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HKT 514L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,759 mi
Last recorded94,759 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKT 514L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,759 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 95,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid innop (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,707 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,243 miles

Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,690 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,622 miles

Front Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf break binding slightly

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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HKT 514L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HKT 514L, 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 HKT 514L registered?

HKT 514L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is HKT 514L safe to buy?

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