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PKH 591P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKH 591P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,053 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,222 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 77,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,319 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 74,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 68,261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,071 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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PKH 591P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 PKH 591P, 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 50 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 PKH 591P?

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What year was PKH 591P registered?

PKH 591P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is PKH 591P safe to buy?

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