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MLC 869L

1971 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Caravanette40,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLC 869L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,759 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,733 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 81,704 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,313 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,154 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,145 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 81,128 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 80,490 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 79,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,835 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,833 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 75,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,991 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 74,990 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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MLC 869L is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 40,903 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLC 869L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLC 869L registered?

MLC 869L is a 1971 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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