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KDM 41D

1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,343 mi
Last recorded39,343 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDM 41D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise front shocker nuts may not have locking devices fitted

advise fuel lines have movement near top of engine

both front tyres worn

exhaust tail pipe shortened

gear box rubber bush has slight play

under side is under sealed

Fail 4 Jun 2015 39,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise 1* bolt missing from nearside front door hing

advise condition of gear box mountain bush

advise feathering to nearside front tyre inner wing

advise indicators starting to discolour

advise movement to accelerator pedal

advise offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

advise securing of fuel lines on top of engine

advise signs of fiber glass to nearside rear inner wing

advise signs of fiber glass to offside front inner wing

advise slight corrosion to front brake discs

advise slight fraying to nearside front seat belt webing

advise welded joints to vehicle covered by under seal

floor hole filled with silicone but feels solid above ?

strong advise to exhaust tail pipe location

strong advise to unable to tell if both front shockers have locking devices fitted to securing nuts ?

Pass 23 May 2014 39,127 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 39,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 37,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underneath vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,621 miles

underneath vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,364 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,190 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,162 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 34,149 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,326 miles

both front wipers split on ends

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

brake master cylinder damp

n/s/f king pin has slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 18 Apr 2008 28,320 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

both front wipers split on ends

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

brake master cylinder damp

n/s/f king pin has slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2006 27,387 miles

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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KDM 41D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 46,344 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 KDM 41D, 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 60 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 KDM 41D registered?

KDM 41D is a 1966 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 April 1966.

Is KDM 41D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDM 41D shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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