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VTK 345M

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTK 345M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,826 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSS MEMBER RUSTY REPAIRED AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED (2.2.C.1h)

GENERAL UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS PATCH REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,135 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 97,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,417 miles

slight noise on both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2015 96,417 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise on both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,674 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,076 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 94,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 92,496 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 92,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 98,895 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 88,029 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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VTK 345M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTK 345M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTK 345M registered?

VTK 345M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is VTK 345M safe to buy?

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