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KGV 149K

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,256 mi
Last recorded27,256 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGV 149K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 27,256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,415 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 23,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,735 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 21,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front step holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Aug 2016 19,541 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 17,591 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 16,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 11,995 miles

coriosion to rear ofside cross member/jacking point

corosion to o/s and n/s front cross member/jacking point

Fail 1 Sep 2012 11,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coriosion to rear ofside cross member/jacking point

corosion to o/s and n/s front cross member/jacking point

Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 7,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 4,300 miles

Oil leak

headlamps are slighty yellow.

n/s wiper slightly split

windscreen is slightly scratched

Pass 15 Aug 2008 2,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 6 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 34,403 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 34,339 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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KGV 149K is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 KGV 149K, 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 52 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 KGV 149K registered?

KGV 149K is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 May 1974.

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