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XKT 850J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,156 mi
Last recorded38,156 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKT 850J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,156 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are cracked

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 38,156 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres are cracked

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 38,149 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2019 38,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,143 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2018 38,143 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,593 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2017 37,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,274 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S Floor - sill starting to corrode.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,605 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,581 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,019 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,853 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,634 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,864 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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XKT 850J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKT 850J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XKT 850J?

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What year was XKT 850J registered?

XKT 850J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is XKT 850J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKT 850J shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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