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CRE 789M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,981 mi
Last recorded131,981 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 789M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,981 miles

axle beam repairs

front inner crossmember holed and corroded

headlamp patterns

rear seatbelts extended

right front brake slightly binding

right lower ball joint boot worn

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Fail 23 Apr 2018 131,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

axle beam repairs

front inner crossmember holed and corroded

headlamp patterns

rear seatbelts extended

right front brake slightly binding

right lower ball joint boot worn

steering idler play

suspension lowered

Pass 28 Apr 2017 130,386 miles

rear seatbelts extended

right front brake binding slightly

steering idler play

axle beam repairs

front inner crossmember holed and corroded

headlamp patterns

Fail 28 Apr 2017 130,386 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

axle beam repairs

front inner crossmember holed and corroded

headlamp patterns

rear seatbelts extended

right front brake binding slightly

steering idler play

Pass 7 May 2016 130,307 miles

headlamp patterns

left front inner cross member holed

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

left upper ball joint boot leaking

rear seatbelts extended

rear wheel bearing play

right front brake sticking on

steering idler play

Pass 25 Apr 2015 130,224 miles

headlamp patterns

left front inner crossmember holed

left upper ball joint leaking grease

rear seat beltd extended

rear tyres worn on edge

slight rear wheel bearing play

steering idler play

Fail 11 Apr 2015 130,220 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

left front inner crossmember holed

left upper ball joint leaking grease

rear seatbelts extended

rear tyre treads worn on edge

rear wheel bearings slight play

steering idler play

Pass 8 May 2014 130,060 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

tightern wiper, indicator switch

Fail 8 May 2014 130,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

tightern wiper, indicator switch

Pass 3 Jul 2013 130,011 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 13,001 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 128,653 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 128,643 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 128,843 miles

Nearside rear brake back plate in poor condition.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear drive shaft cv joints wearing.

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 128,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake back plate in poor condition.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear drive shaft cv joints wearing.

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 128,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 128,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Offside headlamp reflector deteriorating.

Offside rear drive shaft c.v joints wearing.

Pass 5 May 2009 128,642 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 127,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 125,312 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 125,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 123,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CRE 789M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CRE 789M, 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 CRE 789M registered?

CRE 789M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 March 1974.

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