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COM 434K

1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,038 mi
Last recorded55,038 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan24,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOM 434K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,038 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,790 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,071 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 48,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,488 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 45,488 miles

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 45,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 45,474 miles

Front Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Near side hand brake cable fouls front and rear cross members.

Near side rear inner c.v. boot split.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side rear suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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COM 434K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 24,128 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COM 434K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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COM 434K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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