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BVR 609N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,244 mi
Last recorded89,244 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVR 609N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 89,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 88,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idle pin (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,940 miles

Central slight play in swivel pin joint

Pass 13 Apr 2022 87,310 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,285 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,936 miles

Central Front Upper steering arm has play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 85,935 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper steering arm has play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,073 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 84,072 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked up (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,072 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,070 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 81,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,723 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,044 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,354 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,354 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,887 miles

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

full chassis both outer sills corroded

nearside front under valance corroded and holed

underbody heavily undersealead

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,106 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,226 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 66,458 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 66,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 66,413 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 62,809 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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BVR 609N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BVR 609N, 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 BVR 609N registered?

BVR 609N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 September 1974.

Is BVR 609N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVR 609N shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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