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WDW 427K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

20,557 mi
Last recorded20,557 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDW 427K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 20,557 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 20,553 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 17,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside engine bay floor corroded, not a battery tray.

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

corrosion to front chassis & body/step sections, both sides underside as marked.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 17,225 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder rear pipe as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside engine bay floor corroded, not a battery tray.

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

corrosion to front chassis & body/step sections, both sides underside as marked.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 15,306 miles

Nearside engine bay floor corroded, not a battery tray.

corrosion to front body/step sections, both sides underside as marked.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 15,306 miles

Nearside engine bay floor corroded, not a battery tray.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front body/step sections, both sides underside as marked.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 12,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 10,049 miles

corrosion to body

Fail 15 Jan 2015 10,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to body

Pass 6 Mar 2014 9,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,008 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 9,008 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,022 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

many welding repairs carried out

offside rear tyre cracking

shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 19 Jun 2009 74,080 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,080 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 6,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 6,593 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 3,112 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f upper ball joint boot spilt

Pass 12 Jun 2006 95,561 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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WDW 427K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WDW 427K, 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 WDW 427K registered?

WDW 427K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is WDW 427K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDW 427K shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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