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KBH 531V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,446 mi
Last recorded85,446 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBH 531V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,446 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,418 miles

various areas of corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,415 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various areas of corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front and both rear bearings not tested due to brakes binding

various corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 85,236 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 85,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

various areas of corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,954 miles

various areas of corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 11 Aug 2011 84,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

various areas of corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,297 miles

various areas of corrosion to body of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,171 miles

large amount of corrosion to body outside of prescribed areas

Fail 10 Aug 2009 83,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

vast amount of corrosion to body outside of prescribed areas

Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

various corrosion to bodywork

Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,250 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,612 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 78,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

various areas of corrosion to body and underside of vehicle

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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KBH 531V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBH 531V, 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 47 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 KBH 531V registered?

KBH 531V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 October 1979.

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