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AAB 787M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,919 mi
Last recorded88,919 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 787M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 88,919 miles

Battery tray heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 88,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery tray heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,752 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,203 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 80,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,172 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 75,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,088 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,824 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,634 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,246 miles

rubber gators split on steering and suspsion

Fail 9 Mar 2010 63,246 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

rubber gators split on steering and suspsion

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,593 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

stearing box leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

stearing box leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,386 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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AAB 787M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAB 787M, 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 52 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 AAB 787M registered?

AAB 787M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1974.

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