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NKU 663M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,660 mi
Last recorded47,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKU 663M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,660 miles

This vehicle has been welded extensively and heavily undersield/Schutzed.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 47,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

This vehicle has been welded extensively and heavily undersield/Schutzed.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,056 miles

Body work in poor condition

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From master cylinder to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,716 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight play in the n/s rear wheel.

The o/s of the front panel is rusty.

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 25 May 2012 44,523 miles

Corrosion to the under body and chassis.

Slight play in the steering.

Fail 21 May 2012 44,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to the under body and chassis.

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,698 miles

most of vehicle underside has corrosion, but has been treated.

o/s front corrosion.(marked)

Pass 13 May 2010 40,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,949 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 31,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,372 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,435 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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NKU 663M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NKU 663M, 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 NKU 663M registered?

NKU 663M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NKU 663M safe to buy?

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