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ATU 295M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 295M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 82,608 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 82,608 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,590 miles

nearside rear cv boots are split and front and rear floors are corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 25 May 2010 81,579 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear cv boots are split and front and rear floors are corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 May 2009 79,617 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 79,613 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil filter holed and leaking oil badly

rear backplates rubbing on drums

Pass 30 May 2008 78,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 75,410 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 75,409 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to o/s outer sill and outrigger

corrosion to rear chassis in engine bay

Pass 13 May 2006 71,866 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 71,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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ATU 295M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ATU 295M, 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 ATU 295M registered?

ATU 295M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 May 1974.

Is ATU 295M safe to buy?

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