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KDM 581K

1972 Volkswagen Caravanette

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,573 mi
Last recorded41,573 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette41,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDM 581K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,573 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 41,436 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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KDM 581K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 41,024 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KDM 581K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KDM 581K?

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What year was KDM 581K registered?

KDM 581K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 5 June 1972.

Is KDM 581K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDM 581K 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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