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PKL 586M

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

12,207 mi
Last recorded12,207 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKL 586M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,207 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 12,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 121,762 miles

Oil leak

corrosion in offside front arch but not structual

slight play in front bearings

Fail 14 Aug 2014 121,762 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion in offside front arch but not structual

slight play in front bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2013 121,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 120,888 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 120,693 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 120,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 119,993 miles

nearside front headlight reflector starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower outer wheel arch corroding

offside and nearside front lower inner step corroding

offside front top wheel arch staring to corrod

Pass 18 Jun 2009 119,310 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside lower step staring to corrod

Fail 18 Jun 2009 119,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside lower step staring to corrod

Pass 2 Jul 2008 118,715 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 118,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 117,601 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 117,601 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 116,464 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 116,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PKL 586M is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 PKL 586M, 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 55 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 PKL 586M registered?

PKL 586M is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PKL 586M safe to buy?

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