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DMA 203N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

13,856 mi
Last recorded13,856 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMA 203N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 13,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 13,119 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 13,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 10,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 9,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 7,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 7,855 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 6,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 5,049 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

some corrosion on rear jacking points

Fail 12 Jul 2018 5,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in rear wheel bearings

some corrosion on rear jacking points

Pass 6 Jul 2017 2,736 miles

both rear jacking points corroded

surface corrosion on n/s/f chassic

Pass 8 Jul 2016 477 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,164 miles

both rear jacking points corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 99,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear jacking points corroded

rocker cover gaskets leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,951 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door corroded

n/s/r jacking point slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

some corrosion on n/s/f floor

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door corroded

n/s/r jacking point slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

some corrosion on n/s/f floor

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,882 miles

n/s/f door corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

n/s/f door corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2012 88,868 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,868 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 84,759 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 80,762 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 80,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,513 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering coupling cracked

Pass 21 May 2008 74,045 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 74,045 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on front outriggers

Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,336 miles

1} Both front and both rear tyres perished †2} Both front inner wings weakened by corrosion outside of perscribed areas

1} Both rear inner wings weakened by corrosion outside of perscribed areas †2} Floor pan badly rusted

1} Engine leaking oil from sump pan area †2} Front number plate damaged

1} Lower steering column rubber coupling perished and splitting †2} Slight play in steering transfer unit pivot point

1} Nearside front wheel arch lip damaged by corrosion †2} Both front indicator lenses crazed

1} Play in both rear wheel bearings †2} Rear cv boots perished

Pass 15 May 2006 605,205 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 60,525 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All rear cv boots perished and splitting

Both front inner wings very rusty

Both rear inner wings weakened by corrosion outside of perscribed areas

Engine leaking oil from sump pan area

Floor pan very rusty

Lower steering colum rubber coupling perished and splitting

Nearside front wheel arch rusted

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering transfer unit piviot point

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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DMA 203N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DMA 203N, 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 DMA 203N registered?

DMA 203N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 September 1974.

Is DMA 203N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMA 203N shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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