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KXF 207J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Pink Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,888 mi
Last recorded92,888 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXF 207J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,397 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 8 May 2014 92,319 miles

Nearside 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 Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

steering center idler has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in several places

Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,518 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to vehicle under side in several places

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,518 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to vehicle under side in several places

Pass 16 Apr 2011 86,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Fail 13 Apr 2011 86,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 5 May 2010 81,740 miles

brake master cylinder dust cover split

slight body corrosion

slight free play in rear wheel bearings

slight free play in steering centre pivot

Pass 15 May 2009 78,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 May 2009 78,869 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2008 75,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 74,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 71,227 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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KXF 207J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Pink with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KXF 207J, 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 KXF 207J registered?

KXF 207J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 July 1971.

Is KXF 207J safe to buy?

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