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KDR 490P

1976 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,060 mi
Last recorded65,060 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Multivan68,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDR 490P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,060 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 65,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,549 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,549 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,714 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 61,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,117 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 61,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,227 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,227 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,225 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,180 miles

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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KDR 490P is a 1976 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 68,524 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 KDR 490P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KDR 490P registered?

KDR 490P is a 1976 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 4 June 1976.

Is KDR 490P safe to buy?

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