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UTM 818K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,197 mi
Last recorded90,197 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTM 818K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,197 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,189 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated Various holes (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,019 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,433 miles

Floor slightly corroded in places.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 89,433 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Floor slightly corroded in places.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,866 miles

All jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 88,866 miles

Front Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

All jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,183 miles

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

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r floor corroded

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 88,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r floor corroded

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,662 miles

o/s front and rear jacking points corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,662 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

o/s front and rear jacking points corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 87,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s front and rear jacking points corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,086 miles

o/s front and rear jacking points corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,144 miles

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

o/s rear jacking piont corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,262 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 85,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,350 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 83,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,104 miles

vehicle has been extensively repaired and welded

Pass 2 Sep 2006 82,047 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

many welding repairs to underside of vehicle

steering idler has advanced wear

Fail 12 Aug 2006 82,023 miles

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

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

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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UTM 818K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 UTM 818K, 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 55 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 UTM 818K registered?

UTM 818K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 December 1971.

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