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KUY 418K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,742 mi
Last recorded64,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUY 418K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,742 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 64,735 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,402 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 64,400 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,202 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 64,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,089 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,887 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,877 miles

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,630 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 63,274 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,274 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,070 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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KUY 418K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 KUY 418K, 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 54 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 KUY 418K registered?

KUY 418K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 January 1972.

Is KUY 418K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUY 418K shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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