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HLU 601K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

454 mi
Last recorded454 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 601K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2008 99,116 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 99,100 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 96,184 miles

front chassie and crossmember have being weld repaired and not propperly acessed

Fail 25 Apr 2006 96,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HLU 601K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 HLU 601K, 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 55 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 HLU 601K registered?

HLU 601K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HLU 601K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLU 601K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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