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VKM 347H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,226 mi
Last recorded63,226 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKM 347H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 63,226 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 62,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 'lift' (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure not fitted in correct mount (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear C V boot split

Nearside Rear outrigger and inner sill corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle pulls slightly to the O/S during decelerometer test

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,775 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,770 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,754 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

steeringdamper pivot bush worn

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2012 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 57,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,164 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2010 49,280 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 44,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,882 miles

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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VKM 347H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VKM 347H, 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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What year was VKM 347H registered?

VKM 347H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 July 1970.

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