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AMA 636M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,386 mi
Last recorded85,386 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 636M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,386 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,046 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,804 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,635 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,227 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,295 miles

Condition of vehicle structure poor

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,028 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

van genaral rust

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

van genaral rust

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,354 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 22,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 63,135 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

c.v joint gaiters split x3

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,779 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 59,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,000 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 57,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

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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AMA 636M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White 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 AMA 636M, 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 AMA 636M registered?

AMA 636M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is AMA 636M safe to buy?

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