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WKN 174J

1970 Volkswagen Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,914 mi
Last recorded99,914 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Caravan78,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKN 174J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both from brake master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

brake valve mounting area corroded and holed - not insecure

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

unable to fully check rear passenger area as loaded at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2016 99,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both from brake master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake binding sligthly

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

brake valve mounting area corroded and holed - not insecure

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

unable to fully check rear passenger area as loaded at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2016 99,892 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top bump stop area MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail area MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength top bump stop area MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear tyre has deep cuts around outer and inner sidewall

unable to fully see front brake pads advise wheel removal

offside front tyre has deep cut in center of tread

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,866 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 99,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,438 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 97,924 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,924 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 96,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 96,971 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jun 2008 95,887 miles

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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WKN 174J is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 78,825 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKN 174J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WKN 174J registered?

WKN 174J is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 16 December 1970.

Is WKN 174J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKN 174J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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