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NHK 461M

1973 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,537 mi
Last recorded101,537 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravan76,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHK 461M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 101,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2017 99,889 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slow (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 96,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 96,040 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 96,040 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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NHK 461M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 76,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NHK 461M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NHK 461M?

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What year was NHK 461M registered?

NHK 461M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 28 August 1973.

Is NHK 461M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHK 461M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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