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FKM 345L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,688 mi
Last recorded84,688 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKM 345L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,688 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,944 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 83,705 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 83,524 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 83,524 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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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FKM 345L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FKM 345L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FKM 345L registered?

FKM 345L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is FKM 345L safe to buy?

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