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TKC 741T

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKC 741T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,300 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 51,073 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2014 49,980 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 49,980 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,497 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,352 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 47,519 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 47,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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TKC 741T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKC 741T, 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 48 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 TKC 741T registered?

TKC 741T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is TKC 741T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKC 741T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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