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RKL 801M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

69,738 mi
Last recorded69,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKL 801M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,738 miles

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

general corrosion to underside and components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 69,737 miles

Axle beam cracked and corroded nearside end plate (2.5.A.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

general corrosion to underside and components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 69,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 69,109 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,758 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 68,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,248 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,926 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all cv gaiters cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,922 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all cv gaiters cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,710 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all cv gaiters cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,506 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 66,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both front wipers worn

front headlamps beam pattern poor and reflective backing in headlamps deteriorated

front vent grill not very secure

nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

offside front upper ball joint boot split

seal on fuel cap starting to crack

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,344 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 65,344 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

General condition of bodywork

Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,025 miles

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

Front axle beam corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 64,023 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front axle beam corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 64,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front axle beam corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 63,276 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 63,276 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

HEADLIGHTS COULD BE BETTER,DRIVERS DOOR HARD TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE,NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED,ADVISE RENEW.

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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RKL 801M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 RKL 801M, 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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RKL 801M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 April 1974.

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