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REK 585M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,524 mi
Last recorded50,524 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREK 585M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,524 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,523 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 May 2013 48,249 miles

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 29 May 2013 48,249 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 46,842 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 46,834 miles

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

NSR tyre has cracks in side wall

NSR tyre valve faulty

Pass 11 May 2011 46,783 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

interior tell tale for dip switch does not illuminate

n/s/r brake pipe and flexi coated in underseal

both front steps corroded but not within a pescribed area

Fail 4 May 2011 46,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

interior tell tale for dip switch does not illuminate

n/s/r brake pipe and flexi coated in underseal

both front steps corroded but not within a pescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,335 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,041 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,763 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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REK 585M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 REK 585M, 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 REK 585M registered?

REK 585M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 December 1973.

Is REK 585M safe to buy?

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