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NFN 588M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,633 mi
Last recorded60,633 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFN 588M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,197 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle heavily under silled in places

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,136 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 7 May 2013 60,080 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 60,021 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 60,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 59,905 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 59,652 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 59,640 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 59,568 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 59,551 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 59,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 59,397 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 59,188 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 59,165 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s centre inner sill corroded

o/s rear tyre perrishing on sidewall

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 3 May 2006 58,869 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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NFN 588M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NFN 588M, 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 NFN 588M registered?

NFN 588M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 August 1973.

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The MOT history for NFN 588M shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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