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KVF 585L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,799 mi
Last recorded18,799 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVF 585L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 18,799 miles

engine refuses to idle

underbody corroding

windscreen cracked/chipped

Fail 25 Jul 2018 18,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine refuses to idle

underbody corroding

windscreen cracked/chipped

Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,797 miles

offside floor corroded (non-structural)

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,797 miles

offside front floor holed (non-structural)

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Aug 2016 18,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front floor holed (non-structural)

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 187,929 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 187,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,797 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,792 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,792 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 18,792 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,792 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 18,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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KVF 585L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 KVF 585L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KVF 585L registered?

KVF 585L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is KVF 585L safe to buy?

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