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KNU 238J

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,224 mi
Last recorded12,224 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNU 238J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front chassis outrigger has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2017 12,224 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front chassis outrigger has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside both front and rear brakes have small bind

Pass 14 May 2010 6,012 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 6,011 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 5,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 4,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 2,747 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 2,741 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 May 2006 574 miles

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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KNU 238J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 KNU 238J, 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 56 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 KNU 238J registered?

KNU 238J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 August 1970.

Is KNU 238J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNU 238J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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