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KFL 617L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,951 mi
Last recorded105,951 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFL 617L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,951 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 104,330 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Fail 3 May 2018 104,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 3 May 2017 103,502 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 103,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 102,973 miles

all chassis rusty

Fail 20 May 2013 102,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 99,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 99,628 miles

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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KFL 617L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 KFL 617L, 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 53 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 KFL 617L registered?

KFL 617L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 June 1973.

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