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KUV 855K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

15,024 mi
Last recorded15,024 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUV 855K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 15,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 15,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working ALL FOUR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 14,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 14,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,350 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 14,349 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure BASE NOT REINFORCE WITH RIGHT WASHES (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure BASE NOT REINFORCE WITH RIGHT WASHERS (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment TOP AND BOTTEM (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 13,487 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,608 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 12,423 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 12,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not able to lock due to it being tangled (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 11,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 11,811 miles

Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 11,157 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 11,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,077 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,606 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 9,592 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 8,858 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 8,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 7,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Door:- Corrosion to bottom edge of door.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 7,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Door:- Corrosion to bottom edge of door.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 6,793 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 6,776 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 4,283 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 4,279 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 3,181 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 3,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 1,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 99,926 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 99,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on offside front floor and rear floor

imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2007 98,117 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 98,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KUV 855K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 KUV 855K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KUV 855K registered?

KUV 855K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 November 1971.

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