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CDM 974S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,628 mi
Last recorded37,628 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDM 974S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2018 37,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.8% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1708hc (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front and rear brake hose ferrules rusted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 35,204 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 33,854 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 33,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,254 miles

EXTERIOR BODYWORK POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND OFFSIDE REAR PLASTIC CASINGS INSECURE

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING POINT CORRODED HOLED

OFFSIDE AND NEARDIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN POORLY WELDED PATCHED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT MISSHAPE

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED OVER REPAIRS.

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2008 146,995 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

EXTERIOR BODYWORK POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND OFFSIDE REAR PLASTIC CASINGS INSECURE

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING POINT CORRODED HOLED

OFFSIDE AND NEARDIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN POORLY WELDED PATCHED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT MISSHAPE

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED OVER REPAIRS.

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,021 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 29,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear chassie jacking points corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,503 miles

vt 32 (advisory) issued with failure still applies.

Fail 17 Mar 2006 26,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

battery insecure in rear.

bodywork in poor condition

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of chassis

fuel lines insecure old not fitted correctly.

nearside front and offside rear shock absorber covers insecure.

underside heavily corroded

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 974S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 974S, 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 48 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 CDM 974S registered?

CDM 974S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 February 1978.

Is CDM 974S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDM 974S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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