MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,682 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight bind NSR brake
Slight play in steering idler
Welding repairs carried out
Extensive welding repairs carried out
Slight play in steering idler
Extensive welding repairs carried out
Slight play in steering idler
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Extensive welding repairs carried out
Slight play in steering idler
Steering stiff
Play in steering box
Slight play in steering idler
Stiffness in steering
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering idler
Slight stiffness in steering
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering idler
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
steering slightly stiff
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?
Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ECV 408K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 41,024 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECV 408K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ECV 408K registered?
ECV 408K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 20 June 1972.
Is ECV 408K safe to buy?
The MOT history for ECV 408K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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