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KAA 455N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,947 mi
Last recorded76,947 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAA 455N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,947 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 76,945 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure Brake pedal has too mutch travel/may need bleeding. (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,878 miles

Central Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering joints have free play that is near the max limit for the MOT test. (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,878 miles

Brake pedal spongy Brake system only just passed the brake test due to spongy brake pedal,poss air in system. (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Retaining clip missig. (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering joints have free play that is near the max limit for the MOT test. (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,698 miles

Both rear sill backs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear sill backs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2015 74,701 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,701 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,701 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,763 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,703 miles

corrosion to floor pannels

Fail 14 May 2009 64,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to floor pannels

Pass 16 May 2008 62,709 miles

light corrosion to body and floor areas

Fail 26 Apr 2008 62,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body and floor of vehicle has light corrosion to areas

main beam tell tail inoprative

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,799 miles

0/SN/SFLOOR PANS CORRODED FRONT X MEMBER CORRODED O/S N/S DOOR STEPS CORRODED N/S FRONT SEATBELT MOUNT CORRODED

aall brake pipes corroded 4x jACKING POINTSCORRODED FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED O/S N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 12 Jun 2006 58,790 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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KAA 455N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 KAA 455N, 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 51 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 KAA 455N registered?

KAA 455N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1975.

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