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KOR 617L

1972 Volkswagen Van

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Van52,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOR 617L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,537 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis/outrigger corroded

Offside Front Inner Arch corroded

Offside Rear Chassis/outrigger corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,643 miles

both front inner upper arches corroded

corrosion chassis rails & inner sills

offside rear brake hose perished & split

slight corrosion both front metal brake pipes

Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around rear engine mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

both front inner upper arches corroded

corrosion chassis rails & inner sills

slight corrosion both front metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,560 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 76,560 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

brakes not tested due to leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 76,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 76,434 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 76,434 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2005 76,060 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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KOR 617L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 52,201 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KOR 617L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KOR 617L registered?

KOR 617L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is KOR 617L safe to buy?

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