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KPD 261K

1972 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,521 mi
Last recorded95,521 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle68,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPD 261K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 95,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 95,170 miles

nearside front wheelarch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 93,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f floor has small hole(corrosion)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 92,835 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine leakiing oil

extensive welding repairs have been carried out on vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2011 92,819 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine leakiing oil

extensive welding repairs have been carried out on vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2010 91,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front floors corroding

offside front floor holed

Fail 9 Jul 2010 91,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front floors corroding

offside front floor holed

Pass 11 May 2009 91,066 miles

nearside front door step not fully welded

offside steering arm modified

slight play in steering joints

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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KPD 261K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,603 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KPD 261K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KPD 261K registered?

KPD 261K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is KPD 261K safe to buy?

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