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KHC 3

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,062 mi
Last recorded75,062 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHC 3
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,967 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier corrosion to tray/floor (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion jacking point

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

Nearside Rear corrosion outer sill

Offside Front corrosion jacking point/inner sill

Offside Rear corrosion outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 74,893 miles

Offside Front inner sill and jacking point corroded

Offside Rear floor/battery tray corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion both outer sills at rear

Fail 9 Dec 2019 74,893 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill and jacking point corroded

Offside Rear floor/battery tray corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion both outer sills at rear

Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier corrosion to battery tray/floor (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion jacking point

Offside Front corrosion jacking point and inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion both outer sills

cracks both rear tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2017 74,733 miles

corrosion both outer sills at rear

corrosion nearside front jacking point

corrosion offside rear floor under battery

corrosion to offside front inner sill and jacking point

cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer sill corrosion

Offside Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear corrosion floor pan

cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

cracks to sidewalls offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,971 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,531 miles

slight inbalance rear brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,990 miles

slight inbalance rear brakes

Fail 27 Nov 2012 72,985 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,413 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,826 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 71,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,161 miles

o/s & n/s rear sills corrded

slight in ballance rear brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion o/s & n/s rear sills

Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,771 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 70,771 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s & n/s sills slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,772 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 69,772 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KHC 3 is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 KHC 3, 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 54 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 KHC 3 registered?

KHC 3 is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is KHC 3 safe to buy?

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