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KLJ 356N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,710 mi
Last recorded36,710 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLJ 356N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 36,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,410 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,389 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drivers seat belt release button missing

visual smoke test

Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,738 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 25,734 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,205 miles

advisory issued january 03rd 2007 no;2342032008 by m j cuthbert

Fail 3 Jan 2007 22,199 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner sills and arches corroded outside priscribed areas

offside rear inner floor and rear cross member corroded outside priscribed area

Pass 20 Dec 2005 14,467 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 14,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides under steps corroded & holed outside priscribed area's

offside rear floor pan corroded & holed outside priscribed area.

rear valance corroded & holed outside priscribed area.

unable to inspect floor pans both sides due to welded plates between chassis & body sills.

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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KLJ 356N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KLJ 356N, 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.

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What year was KLJ 356N registered?

KLJ 356N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 April 1975.

Is KLJ 356N safe to buy?

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