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KKU 253P

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,462 mi
Last recorded44,462 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKU 253P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,462 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,954 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,843 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,055 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 31,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,130 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,302 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 16,429 miles

extensive welding to all underbody [undersealed]

n/s/r handbrake cable damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2007 16,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

extensive welding to all under body [undersealed]

n/s/r handbrake cable damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2006 16,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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KKU 253P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 KKU 253P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KKU 253P?

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What year was KKU 253P registered?

KKU 253P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1975.

Is KKU 253P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKU 253P shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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