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JKE 183L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,165 mi
Last recorded94,165 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 183L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,995 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively slow (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,595 miles

underside coverd in underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,647 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,897 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,460 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,627 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,010 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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JKE 183L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JKE 183L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKE 183L registered?

JKE 183L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is JKE 183L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKE 183L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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