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MJK 679L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,041 mi
Last recorded49,041 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJK 679L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 49,041 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 49,041 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,945 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 48,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,903 miles

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

there is a hole caused by corrosion in front inner wheel arch,but not within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyhres sidewall perished

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,851 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,833 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 679L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 679L, 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 679L registered?

MJK 679L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is MJK 679L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJK 679L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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