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BAB 470M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,406 mi
Last recorded59,406 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 470M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,468 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,593 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

movement in steering idler

Fail 3 Nov 2012 48,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

movement in steering idler

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,675 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to nearside front quarter panel/floor

offside and nearside sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,967 miles

Oil leak

steering idler has slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering idler has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,991 miles

Oil leak

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

plastic fuel filter in engine bay

slight play in steering idler

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perrished

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 16 Sep 2006 44,510 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 42,535 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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BAB 470M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BAB 470M, 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 BAB 470M registered?

BAB 470M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 June 1974.

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