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KDP 692L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,419 mi
Last recorded186,419 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDP 692L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 186,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 183,859 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 182,008 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 180,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 179,736 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 179,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R drive shaft outter gattor split

Pass 2 Aug 2013 179,184 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 179,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 178,290 miles

offside rear outer cv gaitor split

offside rear shock absorber leaking

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 178,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear outer cv gaitor split

offside rear shock absorber leaking

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2011 177,040 miles

O/S/R Outter CV Gattor Split

Fail 13 Aug 2011 177,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R Outter CV Gattor Split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 175,180 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 173,217 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 172,365 miles

Nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2007 172,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2006 172,150 miles

Oil leak from engine and gearbox

Slight corrosion on nearside front jacking point

Slight play in steering box

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 4 Dec 2006 172,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on nearside front jacking point

Slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Dec 2005 172,032 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 172,032 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KDP 692L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 KDP 692L, 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 KDP 692L registered?

KDP 692L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is KDP 692L safe to buy?

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