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BVM 363N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,451 mi
Last recorded1,451 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 363N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 1,451 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,738 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under step (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 1,092 miles

both front discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2016 1,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting side lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2010 937 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 936 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Various corrosion to body panels not failable at time of test.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 99,515 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 99,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 97,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,954 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 93,947 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 92,796 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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BVM 363N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BVM 363N, 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 BVM 363N registered?

BVM 363N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 August 1974.

Is BVM 363N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVM 363N shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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