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KFH 647P

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests26 (12 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

38,316 mi
Last recorded38,316 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFH 647P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 38,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 38,299 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End plate around base of bump stop mount(holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both wipers poor clearing(16" B)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various places (6.1.2 (a))

No print-out from DGA - CO @ 5.2% HC @ 870ppm

Pass 3 Aug 2018 37,959 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 37,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard lights not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 37,933 miles

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

Brake performance not tested Needs decelerometer test - Engine stalled & will not re-start (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Engine stalled & will not re-start (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion to chassis near suspension unit mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

*** Hazard lights not working ***

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively *** SIGNIFICANT *** (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively *** SIGNIFICANT *** (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,774 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 36,769 miles

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

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,532 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 36,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 36,359 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,452 miles

Additional dip switch fitted

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 35,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Additional dip switch fitted

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in streeing colume

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,918 miles

Passenger mirror missing

nearside wiper arm worn

slight play in steering column

Fail 13 Jun 2011 34,909 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Passenger mirror missing

nearside wiper arm worn

slight play in steering column

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,440 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,440 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake cable fouling clutch cable

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,244 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,995 miles

nearside front floor has slight corrosion but not within 30cm of any body structure.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 31,995 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 31,671 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 31,671 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine leaking oil. Suspect oil cooler/seals.

Offside front suspension upper & lower ball joint rubber covers split.

Some corrosion of nearside outer sill panel.

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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KFH 647P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 KFH 647P, 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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KFH 647P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1975.

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