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HVK 696K

1972 Volkswagen Caravanette

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,363 mi
Last recorded39,363 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette41,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 696K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,363 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 39,353 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 37,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 33,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,224 miles

corrosion to n/s/f out rigger and front valance n/s and o/s

Pass 23 May 2014 27,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,763 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 19,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,272 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 18,272 miles

Inner Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear coners need some atention

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,868 miles

body corrosion

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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HVK 696K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 41,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVK 696K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVK 696K registered?

HVK 696K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 15 June 1972.

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The MOT history for HVK 696K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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