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DCG 674S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,686 mi
Last recorded55,686 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCG 674S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside of the vehicle

vehicle undersealed

Fail 1 Mar 2019 55,686 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside of the vehicle

vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,498 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,712 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,175 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,881 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

underside of vehicle covered in undersealer

Pass 8 Jun 2013 50,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,592 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,417 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,417 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,619 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,165 miles

Battery insecure.

Front tyres sidewall cracking.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 45,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Battery insecure

Front tyres sidewall cracking.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,094 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 45,094 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,988 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 42,975 miles

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

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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DCG 674S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 DCG 674S, 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 49 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 DCG 674S registered?

DCG 674S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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