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JKM 565Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,823 mi
Last recorded161,823 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan71,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 565Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 161,823 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

headlamps fitted with beam deflectors.(flat line pattern).

n/s side pannel holed and rusty.

n/s side pannel spliting away from sill pannel.

o/s/front bumper cap missing.

Fail 12 May 2008 161,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

headlamps fitted with beam deflectors.(flat line pattern).

n/s side pannel holed and rusty.

n/s side pannel spliting away from sill pannel.

o/s/front bumper cap missing.

Pass 10 May 2007 155,794 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 155,794 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise new wiper blades

front roll bar bushing worn

n/s body and sill corroding

play in h/brake lever

slight front brake imbalance

tail pipe missing

Pass 19 May 2006 148,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 148,124 miles

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

n/s/f lower swivel has play

n/s/f s/rack has play

n/s/r outer sill corroding

play in both rear wheel bearings

t/pipe corroded

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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JKM 565Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 JKM 565Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKM 565Y registered?

JKM 565Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JKM 565Y safe to buy?

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