MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,628 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
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
vt 32 (advisory) issued with failure still applies.
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
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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.
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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?
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