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FKM 916L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKM 916L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,026 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 98,379 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,373 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 95,743 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 93,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 89,580 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 88,814 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded but not detromental to vehicle structure or load bearings at prresent.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,403 miles

Both rear inner sills excessively corroded but not detromental to vehicle structure at present.

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 916L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKM 916L, 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 916L registered?

FKM 916L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 September 1972.

Is FKM 916L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKM 916L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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