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KDN 417L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,399 mi
Last recorded96,399 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDN 417L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,399 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 96,397 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill - as chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,803 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

underguard fitted ( limit vision to steering and brake components)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,932 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,400 miles

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,168 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 88,168 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,990 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 86,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,533 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 83,482 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,264 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 82,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front arches & sill panels corroding

Front inner wheel housings corroding

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2008 80,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front arches & sill panels corroding

Front inner wheel housings corroding

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 77,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY.

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,828 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 74,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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KDN 417L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 KDN 417L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDN 417L registered?

KDN 417L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 July 1973.

Is KDN 417L safe to buy?

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