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TKJ 523N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,515 mi
Last recorded53,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKJ 523N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,023 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,181 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,437 miles

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

all jacking points rotten

nearside rear belly panel rotten

offside front floor rotten

Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,178 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front floor corrodid but not a prescribed area

rear jacking points corrodid but not a prescribed area

vehicle underbody rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2007 42,089 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,818 miles

has some corrosion on general underside and front axel

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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TKJ 523N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TKJ 523N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TKJ 523N registered?

TKJ 523N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 August 1974.

Is TKJ 523N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKJ 523N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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