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HKT 529L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,407 mi
Last recorded17,407 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKT 529L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 17,407 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 13,832 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 10,014 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both rear outer cv boots split

rear valance corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 1,361 miles

both rear outer drive shaft boots split

corrosion to under body of vehicle

heavy corrosion to all metal brake pipes

inner drive shaft boots perished

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear brakes just met requirements

slight blow at rear exhaust clamps

Fail 24 Sep 2013 1,358 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outer drive shaft boots split

corrosion to under body of vehicle

heavy corrosion to all metal brake pipes

inner drive shaft boots perished

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear brakes just met requirements

slight blow at rear exhaust clamps

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 93,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,490 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 90,061 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 880,601 miles

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 529L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HKT 529L, 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 529L registered?

HKT 529L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is HKT 529L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKT 529L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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