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MJK 430L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,556 mi
Last recorded42,556 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJK 430L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,556 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside rear floorpan

fuel cap seal perishing

judder front brakes

judder rear brakes

minor stonechips front screen

slight play in steering arm ball joint

slight wear nearside front tyre on inner edge

wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 7 Jul 2014 41,765 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside rear floorpan

fuel cap seal perishing

judder front brakes

judder rear brakes

minor stonechips front screen

slight play in steering arm ball joint

slight wear nearside front tyre on inner edge

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

offside front floorpan rusty

offside rear floorpan rusty

slight bind to offside front brake

slight judder from front brakes

slight judder from rear brakes

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

offside front floorpan rusty

offside rear floorpan rusty

slight bind to offside front brake

slight judder from front brakes

slight judder from rear brakes

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,010 miles

N/S/F brake pipe kink coming from caliper

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,370 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front lower ball joint slight play

offside front tyre on limit

play in rear hubs

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,358 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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MJK 430L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MJK 430L, 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.

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What year was MJK 430L registered?

MJK 430L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is MJK 430L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJK 430L shows 9 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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