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EKM 503K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,134 mi
Last recorded11,134 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKM 503K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 11,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 5,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front diagonal outrigger corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 765 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,904 miles

front number plate needs relocating

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

nearside floor belly pan corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspension ball joint gaitors perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,296 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,280 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,393 miles

nearside rear drive shaft gaiter split

offside front bearing noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,666 miles

N/S/F outer tyre wall is staring to split

Some noise from O/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/F outer tyre wall is staring to split

Some noise from O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,573 miles

corrosion to o/s/f floor

n/s/f tyre in cracked & perrished & in poor condition

vehicle in poor condition throughout

Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,573 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to o/s/f floor

n/s/f tyre in cracked & perrished & in poor condition

vehicle in poor condition throughout

Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,867 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 62,867 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,382 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 62,382 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EKM 503K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKM 503K, 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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What year was EKM 503K registered?

EKM 503K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 July 1972.

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