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KHU 160L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,635 mi
Last recorded91,635 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHU 160L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front door window frame fractured

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion showing front panel and under body

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,294 miles

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

foot step off side front corroded inner

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,389 miles

o/s hand brake outer casing poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2013 68,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s hand brake outer casing poor condition

Pass 4 May 2012 66,487 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 66,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 65,857 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

headlamp switch loose

o/s handbrake cable split

one tow bar bolt loose

Fail 19 May 2011 65,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

headlamp switch loose

o/s handbrake cable split

one tow bar bolt loose

Pass 17 May 2010 65,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel hose showing signs of age

rear floor showing signs of corosion

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,806 miles

adv::: o/s/f tyre worn

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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KHU 160L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KHU 160L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KHU 160L registered?

KHU 160L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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