CarVerify

Free Car Check

KLT 989P

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1795cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,589 mi
Last recorded50,589 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLT 989P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 50,589 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 50,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,271 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 50,241 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,198 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 43,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 40,888 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,495 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,588 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 28,571 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side drive shaft boot torn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,737 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 20,737 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,416 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,159 miles

Battery insucure

Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,159 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insucure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,268 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 18,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KLT 989P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLT 989P, 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 KLT 989P?

You can check the full history of KLT 989P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KLT 989P registered?

KLT 989P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KLT 989P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLT 989P shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KLT 989P have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KLT 989P. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.