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KES 496P

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,368 mi
Last recorded47,368 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKES 496P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,368 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 47,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view crack in glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear both rear tyres perished / cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,342 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,322 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 47,322 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 46,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,821 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 45,821 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,725 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,725 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,215 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 42,215 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,890 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 40,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside & nearside shelf mounted on to hand brake lever, but not effecting the opperation.

oil leak

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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KES 496P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 KES 496P, 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 51 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 KES 496P registered?

KES 496P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 December 1975.

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