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CAB 399N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,242 mi
Last recorded21,242 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 399N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 21,242 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper ball joint dust cover has slight seepage of greese

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak x2

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

drivers seat difficult to move for and aft but can move

Fail 28 Feb 2018 21,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper ball joint dust cover has slight seepage of greese

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak x2

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

drivers seat difficult to move for and aft but can move

Fail 27 Sep 2017 21,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both illuminate when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

front cross member corroded to excess at ends not in area

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,719 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by seat (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,128 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 19,128 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,603 miles

NOT STANDARD SUSPENSION ,WHEELS ,BRAKS .

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,937 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 17,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,281 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front brake caliper damp, but not leaking under pressure

rear suspension almost on bumpstops both sides

Fail 27 Sep 2011 17,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front brake caliper damp, but not leaking under pressure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,737 miles

175/55x15 on front 185 60 15 tyres on rear.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 15,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

175/55x15 on front 185 60 15 tyres on rear.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,036 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface rust noted to rear suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2009 13,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,224 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 13,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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CAB 399N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CAB 399N, 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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CAB 399N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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