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KBU 520L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,101 mi
Last recorded124,101 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBU 520L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 124,101 miles

Front steerintg joints have slight play

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 124,101 miles

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

Front steerintg joints have slight play

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 12,115 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 11,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,456 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 11,456 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside 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.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,482 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 9,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KBU 520L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 KBU 520L, 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 54 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 KBU 520L registered?

KBU 520L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is KBU 520L safe to buy?

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