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KAH 658L

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,013 mi
Last recorded8,013 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAH 658L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 8,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 7,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 6,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 6,221 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 6,221 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 6,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 5,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 4,015 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 4,015 miles

Centre Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 2,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

most weld repairs are of low standard

Fail 2 Aug 2011 2,852 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

most weld repairs are of low standard

Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,870 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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KAH 658L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAH 658L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAH 658L registered?

KAH 658L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is KAH 658L safe to buy?

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