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BMB 372M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 372M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 87,118 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 87,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn control insecure works intermitently (7.7 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Heater ducting missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,051 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,747 miles

Nearside Rear outer cv boot deteriated

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,747 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear x2 (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts speedo cable (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported brake flex area (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear outer cv boot deteriated

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,588 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,002 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 79,002 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,317 miles

n/s and o/s rear constant velocity joint boots deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2014 78,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear constant velocity joint boots deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,260 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,118 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,387 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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BMB 372M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BMB 372M, 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 BMB 372M registered?

BMB 372M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 July 1974.

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