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HKJ 518L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,048 mi
Last recorded43,048 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKJ 518L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 43,048 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,439 miles

Central Rear Rear registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 42,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Rear registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,729 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 40,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 38,206 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 38,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 377,391 miles

oil surrounding the engine bay

Fail 12 May 2018 377,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil surrounding the engine bay

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,032 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,996 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,774 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,933 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 6,838 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 6,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 90,719 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 90,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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HKJ 518L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 HKJ 518L, 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 53 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 HKJ 518L registered?

HKJ 518L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is HKJ 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKJ 518L shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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