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NBK 505M

1973 Volkswagen Caravanette

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,813 mi
Last recorded56,813 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette56,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBK 505M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 56,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust back blowing

hole to nearside outer sill

hole to offside outer sill

hole to rear cross member

nearside front side light dim

nearside front tyre split / perishing on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread edge

nearside rear tyre split / perishing on outer sidewall

offside front tyre split / perishing on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner tread edge

offside rear tyre split / perishing on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

undertrays fitted to under side

hole to nearside front outer step

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,278 miles

nearside front crossmember corroded

nearside front doorstep corroded

offside rear boot floor corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 56,278 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front crossmember corroded

nearside front doorstep corroded

offside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 53,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 53,478 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 52,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front ball joint covers split

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,524 miles

offside front ball joint covers split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,129 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 50,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 47,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front axle been repaired

near side door step rusty

Fail 1 May 2008 47,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,756 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 47,750 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 46,167 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear accident damage

Fail 12 May 2006 46,160 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear body damage †

Pass 18 May 2005 44,564 miles

Centre Lower Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

o/s front floor panel corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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NBK 505M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBK 505M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NBK 505M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 7 September 1973.

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