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CST 735M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,301 mi
Last recorded89,301 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 735M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 89,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

body and underside corroded. paint, filler and underseal has been used to mask the corrosion.

nsf rubber bump stop missing

rear bumper loose

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,122 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 89,121 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,075 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,928 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,714 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 88,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,264 miles

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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CST 735M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CST 735M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CST 735M?

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What year was CST 735M registered?

CST 735M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is CST 735M safe to buy?

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