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KWU 657N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,185 mi
Last recorded29,185 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 657N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,185 miles

corroion on cab sill o/s front

Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,731 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

nearside step holed

offside heater vent chaffing driveshaft

Pass 29 May 2012 28,451 miles

nearside step holed

Fail 28 May 2012 28,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

nearside step holed

Pass 26 May 2011 27,776 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 25 May 2011 27,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2010 26,891 miles

offside front wheel not free spinning

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,402 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,715 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 23,715 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KWU 657N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWU 657N, 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 52 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 KWU 657N registered?

KWU 657N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is KWU 657N safe to buy?

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