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MJK 520L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,054 mi
Last recorded54,054 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJK 520L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal plate fitted to offside floor.

offside outer and nearside inner CV boot`s spilt.

poor pattern to offside headlight.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 54,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal plate fitted to offside floor.

offside outer and nearside inner CV boot`s spilt.

poor pattern to offside headlight.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,871 miles

underneath of vechicle covered in underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,380 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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MJK 520L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 MJK 520L, 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 MJK 520L registered?

MJK 520L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is MJK 520L safe to buy?

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