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CDM 347M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

273,838 mi
Last recorded273,838 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDM 347M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 273,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both+ on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated starting to crack (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 273,834 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play centre idler (2.2.B.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both+ on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated starting to crack (2.1.5)

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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CDM 347M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CDM 347M, 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 CDM 347M registered?

CDM 347M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is CDM 347M safe to buy?

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