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KB03171

1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,641 mi
Last recorded169,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan105,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03171
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 169,641 miles

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft gator is torn

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft gator is torn

Fail 23 May 2017 169,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear driveshaft inner gator is torn

Offside Rear driveshaft inner gator is torn

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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KB03171 is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,723 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 KB03171, 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 38 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 KB03171 registered?

KB03171 is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is KB03171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB03171 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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