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DKP 296K

1972 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,965 mi
Last recorded94,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Multivan57,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKP 296K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,965 miles

Offside Rear Inner CV gaitor split

Offside Rear Outer CV gaitor split

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 94,488 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator comes on instead of the brake light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,298 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s rear axle tube slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2014 93,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear axle tube slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,830 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,789 miles

n/s/f steering arm bent

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

general corrosion to under side of van

Fail 1 Jul 2011 91,787 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

general corrosion to under side of van

n/s/f steering arm bent

Pass 26 May 2010 90,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f out rigger corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 85,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear floor is heavily undersealed cannot asses for corrosion.

Slight corrosion at end of n/s/f outrigger / Not structural.

Fail 18 May 2009 85,908 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion n/s/f outrigger but not in the prescribed area

corrosion rear floor but not yet within the prescribed area

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SIGN OF ROUGHNESS/NOISE FROM OSF HUB.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN SHOWS SCRATCHES///HANDBRAKE LEVER PIVOT BOLT SECURING CLIP POOR CONDITION///UNDERNEATH. CHASSIS.CROSS MEMBERS RUSTY///FRONT FLEXIBLE SECURING CLIPS POOR CONDITION///REAR FLEXIBLE CABLE TIED IN PLACE///

Fail 21 May 2008 84,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

NO WHEEL BEARING FREE PLAY ON OSF HUB

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN SHOWS VARIOUS SCRATCHING HANDBRAKE LEVER PIVOT BOLT SECURING CLIP POOR CONDITION/// UNDERNEATH CHASSIS RUSTY AND WEAK IN PLACES///FRONT FLEXIBLE SECURING CLIPS POOR CONDITION///REAR FLEXIBLE CABLE TIED IN PLACE//

Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,397 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 82,396 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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DKP 296K is a 1972 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 57,318 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKP 296K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DKP 296K is a 1972 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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