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RKK 423M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,150 mi
Last recorded15,150 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKK 423M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,150 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 15,148 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven Slow to increase (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 14,957 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 14,955 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner & Outer - marked yellow (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Very slolw (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play in OS Rear wheel

Pass 5 May 2015 14,252 miles

all stearing ball joints rubber boots starting to perish

slight play to offside and nearside front wheel barings

Pass 7 May 2014 13,170 miles

slightplay in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2014 13,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slightplay in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 May 2013 11,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r Parking brake low effort

Pass 1 May 2013 11,947 miles

o/s/r Parking brake low effort

Pass 8 May 2012 11,300 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 11,300 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,510 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 8,510 miles

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

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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RKK 423M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RKK 423M, 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 RKK 423M registered?

RKK 423M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 April 1974.

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