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KFF 527

1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,861 mi
Last recorded30,861 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFF 527
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 30,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,456 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 28,428 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 28,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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KFF 527 is a 1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 KFF 527, 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 65 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KFF 527?

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What year was KFF 527 registered?

KFF 527 is a 1961 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 June 1961.

Is KFF 527 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFF 527 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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