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UBK 534K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,015 mi
Last recorded3,015 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBK 534K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 3,015 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,079 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 97,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,400 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,395 miles

front offside floor corroded

front offside outrigger corroded

rear nearside driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 12 Aug 2011 95,394 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Front offside floor corroded

Front offside outrigger corroded

Rear nearside drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 17 Jul 2010 95,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion front nearside and rear nearside floor

corrosion front nearside inner arch

rear nearside cv boot split

Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,154 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion front nearside and rear nearside floor

corrosion front nearside inner arch

rear nearside cv boot split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 94,633 miles

corrosion front offside inner valance

corrosion front offside outrigger

corrosion rear nearside inner arch

slight bind on front offside and front nearside brakes

Fail 17 Aug 2009 94,633 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

corrosion front offside inner valance

corrosion front offside outrigger

corrosion rear nearside inner arch

slight bind on front offside and front nearside brakes

Pass 21 May 2008 94,161 miles

corrosion front offside lower inner door step area

nearside rear cv boot split

poor focus on front offside headlight

Pass 16 Mar 2007 93,005 miles

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

engine compartment lid hinge broken but lid still fastens securely.

slight wear in steering pivot pin and bushes on front axle beam

Fail 15 Mar 2007 93,001 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine compartment lh hinge broken. lid still fastens securely.

slight wear in steering pivot pin and bushes on front axle beam.

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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UBK 534K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 UBK 534K, 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 54 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 UBK 534K registered?

UBK 534K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 February 1972.

Is UBK 534K safe to buy?

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