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KWE 893J

1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

8,288 mi
Last recorded8,288 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan43,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWE 893J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 8,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 8,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split pin missing on castle nut *** (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 6,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 5,598 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 3,915 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 3,816 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 3,733 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 3,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 3,617 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 3,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 2,663 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 2,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 2,513 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 1,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 787 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 668 miles

advise all 4 tyres

Fail 27 Apr 2011 668 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise all 4 tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 79,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,290 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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KWE 893J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWE 893J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KWE 893J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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