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KFB 513J

1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,272 mi
Last recorded10,272 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan43,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFB 513J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 10,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 8,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 7,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 6,670 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 5,408 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 5,400 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower windscreen corners has corrections causing hole. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 5,383 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 5,383 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 38,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 2,528 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 2,528 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 2,015 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 2,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 609 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,173 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 98,167 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,234 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 95,032 miles

Rear tyres are perished recommend replacing.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 95,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres are perished recommend replacing.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,011 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to crack up on side walls

advise rear cv boots starting to show signs of spliting

Fail 24 Jun 2011 95,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both rear tyres starting to crack up on side walls

advise rear cv boots starting to show signs of spliting

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,766 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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KFB 513J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,784 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFB 513J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KFB 513J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 5 February 1971.

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