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KJK 447K

1972 Volkswagen Caravan

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,023 mi
Last recorded97,023 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravan51,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJK 447K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,023 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in centre steering idler bush

Fail 18 Mar 2017 96,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in centre steering idler bush

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,134 miles

Centre steering idler has slight play in bush

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight play in the steering column top bush

Fail 11 Sep 2015 93,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Centre steering idler has slight play in bush

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight play in the steering column top bush

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,338 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,334 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 89,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 87,987 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,413 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,413 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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KJK 447K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravan in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,908 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJK 447K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJK 447K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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