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KMB 285L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,644 mi
Last recorded53,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMB 285L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,644 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,991 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 51,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 50,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 May 2015 50,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 May 2014 47,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washers poor

Pass 14 May 2013 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 42,738 miles

osf ball joint rubber boots twisted

small hole in nsf top ball joint rubber boot

Fail 3 May 2012 42,738 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

osf ball joint rubber boots twisted

small hole in nsf top ball joint rubber boot

Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,026 miles

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

headlamp images slightly high

roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing (advise replacement)

slight lift in steering pivot point

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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KMB 285L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 KMB 285L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KMB 285L registered?

KMB 285L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is KMB 285L safe to buy?

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