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MVK 696L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,498 mi
Last recorded16,498 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVK 696L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 16,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 2,714 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 78,188 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive corrosion in N/S step

Has excessive corrosion in N/S/F body near bumber mount

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 78,125 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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MVK 696L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVK 696L, 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

How do I check the history of MVK 696L?

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What year was MVK 696L registered?

MVK 696L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is MVK 696L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVK 696L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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