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KJB 405L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

90,898 mi
Last recorded90,898 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJB 405L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 90,898 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 90,898 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to both outer sills,n/s/r inner sill,o/s/f inner wheel arch&outer arch.

Fail 30 Mar 2006 90,898 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion appearing on both inner & outer sills & battery tray areas

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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KJB 405L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 KJB 405L, 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 KJB 405L registered?

KJB 405L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is KJB 405L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJB 405L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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