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MNK 246L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

22,229 mi
Last recorded22,229 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNK 246L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 22,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2017 22,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose insecure both have no clips securing pipes to fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seatbelt anchor marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area rotten around jacking point marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis leg marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance area in several places marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle in various places and vehicle been repaired in various places (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner front wheel arch/ valance area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner front wheel arch/valance area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished and cracking on inner sidewall

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion seatbelt anchor point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

various underside wiring sitting against body and rubbing

Pass 23 May 2016 20,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to rear valance

Fail 17 May 2016 19,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to rear valance

Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,508 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 17,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear outter driveshaft cv boots split

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014
Fail 3 Feb 2014 15,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 10,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,413 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,679 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 Feb 2009 8,679 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2007 3,182 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 3,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 1,425 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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MNK 246L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MNK 246L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MNK 246L registered?

MNK 246L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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