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RKB 618N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,478 mi
Last recorded58,478 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKB 618N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,478 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 58,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,449 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,445 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 58,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear driveshaft boot slight deteriated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2016 58,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle support (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear driveshaft boot slight deteriated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,049 miles

middle cross member corroded but not in priscriped area

n/s inner sill corroded but not in priscriped area

Fail 17 Mar 2015 57,042 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

middle cross member corroded not in priscriped area

n/s inner sill corroded but not in priscriped area

Pass 12 May 2008 56,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,277 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2007 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 52,930 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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RKB 618N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 RKB 618N, 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 52 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 RKB 618N registered?

RKB 618N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 August 1974.

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