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NLK 193K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLK 193K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 159,890 miles

n/s/f floor is slightly corroded

slight corrosion on drivers step

Fail 27 Jun 2013 15,887 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/F floor pan & cross member corroded but outside any prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,887 miles

N/S/F Jacking point is corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R drive-shaft gators are perished

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,887 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 15,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front jacking points corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,887 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 15,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,887 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 15,887 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,887 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 15,887 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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NLK 193K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLK 193K, 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 54 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 NLK 193K registered?

NLK 193K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 June 1972.

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