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JKO 559L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKO 559L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,145 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 72,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,797 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 71,466 miles

? on continuous weld repair repairs are seam sealed and covered

indicator and washer switch attatched to steering colum loose

offside chassis corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 71,416 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative with hazzards as well (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 71,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 21 May 2015 71,026 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 71,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,235 miles

oil leak coming from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2014 70,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

oil leak coming from engine

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,217 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive repairs to front axle and under side of vehicle

forward cross member corroded

near side front anti roll bar clamp repaired

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,740 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

extensive repairs to front axle and under side of vehicle

forward cross member corroded

near side front anti roll bar clamp repaired

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,393 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 66,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,340 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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JKO 559L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 JKO 559L, 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 JKO 559L registered?

JKO 559L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 May 1973.

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