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EKA 253K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,774 mi
Last recorded67,774 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKA 253K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,774 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,365 miles

corrosion in engine bay

fan belt loose

idle speed high

rear numberplate deteriorated

right front jacking point corroded

right outer/inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,365 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in engine bay

fan belt loose

idle speed high

rear numberplate deteriorated

right front jacking point corroded

right outer/inner sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 66,100 miles

exhaust corroded

innersills/sills/chassis corrosion

left front wheel bearing play

rear number plate deteriorated

steering idler play

Fail 1 May 2014 66,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

foot/handbrake travel

innersills/sills/chassis corrosion

left front wheel bearing play

rear number plate deteriorated

steering idler play

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,446 miles

cab floor corrosion

chassis corrosion

exhaust corroded

rear numberplate deteriorated

rear wheel bearing play

right sill corroded

steering idler play

Fail 9 Apr 2013 65,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

cab floor corrosion

chassis corrosion

exhaust corroded

rear numberplate deteriorated

rear wheel bearing play

right sill corroded

steering idler play

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,030 miles

brake pipe corrosion

inner sills repair

rear lights tinted

right outer sill repair

right rear brake sticking on

steering box play

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pipe corrosion

inner sills repair

rear lights tinted

right outer sill repair

right rear brake sticking on

steering box play

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 24 Mar 2011 62,840 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,840 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,134 miles

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal making inspection difficult.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 62,133 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal making inspection difficult.

Fail 18 May 2010 62,128 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 61,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

object fitted in front of screen

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,376 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion with alot of under seal

Fail 9 Jun 2008 60,375 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion with alot of under seal

Fail 9 May 2008 6,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

corrision with alot of under seal

Pass 9 May 2007 59,387 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 58,865 miles

slight oil leak on engine. nearside rear indicator lense is starting to fade

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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EKA 253K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKA 253K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EKA 253K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 July 1972.

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