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GRX 474N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,985 mi
Last recorded75,985 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 474N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,985 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,470 miles

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,005 miles

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

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

front suspension feels soft

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,724 miles

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,384 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,297 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear suspension lowered

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,977 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,202 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,065 miles

corrosion to rear upper floor

Fail 28 Jun 2006 35,081 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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GRX 474N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GRX 474N, 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 GRX 474N?

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What year was GRX 474N registered?

GRX 474N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is GRX 474N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRX 474N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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