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KPD 779P

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

41,590 mi
Last recorded41,590 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPD 779P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,590 miles

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s door steps

Fail 10 Apr 2018 41,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s door steps

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,831 miles

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,489 miles

rust in various places

slight run out on front brakes

small cut n/s/f tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2016 37,489 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front suspension retaining device ineffective n/s/f & o/s/f antiroll bar clamp bolts (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/r floor corroded

rust & corrosion in various places

slight run out on front brakes

small cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,624 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 35,620 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam warning lamp very dull

Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam warning lamp very dull

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,035 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 33,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,033 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

body work in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,223 miles

Corrosion on front inner panel, not in a prescribed area

Corrosion on offside sill, not in prescribed area.

corrosion on windscreen panel

Fail 25 Feb 2012 31,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion on front inner panel, not in a prescribed area

Corrosion on offside sill, not in prescribed area.

corrosion on windscreen panel

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,187 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 30,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,326 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,174 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 26,174 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 24,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 22,925 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 22,919 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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
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KPD 779P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPD 779P, 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.

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KPD 779P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 October 1975.

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