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SWK 429H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

38,157 mi
Last recorded38,157 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWK 429H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,157 miles

Central steering idler wear in pin/bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2019 36,168 miles

Central steering idler slight wear in pin/bushes

Pass 3 May 2017 34,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front lower inner panel has advanced corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear drive shaft c.v. boot condition deteriorated

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 34,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front lower inner panel has advanced corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear drive shaft c.v. boot condition deteriorated

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front door step sill advanced corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 32,564 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front door step sill advanced corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2015 30,382 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

nearside sill badly corroded

offside rear tyre perished

offside sill badly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 29,255 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

nearside sill badly corroded

offside rear tyre perished

offside sill badly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 29,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre badly perished and wearing on inner edge

nearside sill badly corroded

offside rear tyre badly perished

offside sill badly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside sill corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,451 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

offside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,522 miles

both rear tyres perished

knock from steering box

offside front tyre perished

underside of vehicle corroded in general (out side of perscribe areas)

vehicle pulls slightly to the offside under havey braking

Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,522 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

knock from steering box

offside front tyre perished

reverse lights sticking on

underside of vehicle corroded in general (out side of perscribe areas)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,940 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked.

Knock from steering box.

Slight play in offside front swivel joints.

Vehicle generally corroded,all outside of prescribed areas.

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 17,940 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished and cracked.

Knock from steering box.

Slight play in offside front swivel joints.

Vehicle generally corroded,all outside of prescribed areas.

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,955 miles

corrosion both front door steps

some inbalance on front brakes

Fail 5 Jun 2007 14,935 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion both front doorstep areas

some inbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2006 14,868 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 14,865 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s rear o/s n/s front tyres perished

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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SWK 429H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 SWK 429H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SWK 429H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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