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KDR 497P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,251 mi
Last recorded51,251 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDR 497P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,251 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 47,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,129 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 47,122 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 45,742 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 45,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,910 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,167 miles

Oil leak

bothn rear battery trays corroded

marks in windscreen

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 7 Apr 2011 43,143 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

bothn rear battery trays corroded

marks in windscreen

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,574 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 42,573 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,808 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 41,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,334 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 40,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR LOWER SHOCKER BUSHES PERISHED A LITTLE BUT HAVE NO MOVEMENT(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL HAS SLIGHT WEAR CRACKS(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND WHEEL ARCHES(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON OUTER SKIN BY SEATBELT ANCHOR POINT BEHIND SEATS(SUITABLE AT PRESENT TIME)

ADVISE SLIGHT WIPERBLADE MARKS ON WINDSCREEN(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,911 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 38,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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KDR 497P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 KDR 497P, 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 50 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 KDR 497P registered?

KDR 497P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 June 1976.

Is KDR 497P safe to buy?

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