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KKM 296L

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

14,915 mi
Last recorded14,915 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKM 296L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 14,915 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 14,013 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 14,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 May 2013 12,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel smell in engine bay

Fail 24 Apr 2013 12,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel smell in engine bay

Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front to rear wireing tube corroded/broken

near side front cross member corroded

rear cross member corroded

both hand brake cables and cable ends heavily corrodded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 11,275 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake discs worn,scored and pitted

front to rear wireing tube corroded/broken

near side front cross member corroded

rear cross member corroded

both hand brake cables and cable ends heavily corrodded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,861 miles

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

Wiper motor slow.

the metal tube that carrys the wires to rear of vehicle is corroded and broken with sharp edges

Fail 27 Apr 2011 9,861 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

the metal tube that carrys the wires to rear of vehicle is corroded and broken with sharp edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 8,699 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers floor corroded

near side front crossmember/floor corroded

off side door sill corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 8,699 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers floor corroded

near side front crossmember/floor corroded

off side door sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,523 miles

battery tray area corroded

rear valance corroded

the front to rear wiring trunking is corroded

the rear chassis is corroded both sides

tow bar mounting areas corroded both sides

Fail 17 Apr 2009 5,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray area corroded

rear valance corroded

the front to rear wiring trunking is corroded

the rear chassis is corroded both sides

tow bar mounting areas corroded both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,194 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 4,194 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 2,190 miles

Both outer sills at rear slightly corroded

Knock and slight free play in steering box

Windscreen wipers poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2007 2,189 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Knock and play in steering box

Windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2006 961 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f body panel adjacent seat belt mount

Fail 3 Apr 2006 961 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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KKM 296L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KKM 296L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KKM 296L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 July 1973.

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