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WTT 426K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,671 mi
Last recorded24,671 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTT 426K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,895 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,881 miles

Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 20,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 7,821 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 7,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,569 miles

Advise corrosion to nearside front inner sill.

advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wings.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 83,543 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Near side rear inner constant velocity gaiter split to excess

Near side rear outer constant velocity gaiter split to excess

Off side rear inner constant velocity gaiter split to excess

Off side rear outer constant velocity gaiter split to excesss

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,237 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 83,237 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 82,802 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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WTT 426K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WTT 426K, 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 WTT 426K registered?

WTT 426K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 September 1971.

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