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ARE 334M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

182,078 mi
Last recorded182,078 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 334M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 182,078 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 180,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside of front cross member corroded not in testable area

Pass 29 Aug 2015 180,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in swivels

some corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2014 178,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

repairs covered in thick underseal

small split in lower steering rubber

some corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 16 Aug 2013 177,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in top steering bush

small split in lower steering rubber

some corrosion to n/s front

some play in swivels

Pass 13 Sep 2012 175,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

slight play in front top shocker bushes

some play in swivels

Pass 10 Sep 2011 174,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to front axel

some lift ball joints

underside covered in thick underside

Pass 14 Sep 2010 172,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering pivot on axel has slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2010 172,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering pivot on axel has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2009 171,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes covered in grease

front crossmember getting thin

underside of vehicle repaired in many places and covered in thick underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2008 169,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 169,349 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 166,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle repaired many times getting thin in places

Pass 9 Sep 2005 161,880 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front flexi slightly perished

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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ARE 334M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ARE 334M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARE 334M registered?

ARE 334M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is ARE 334M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 334M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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