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MUS 705P

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,605 mi
Last recorded93,605 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUS 705P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,605 miles

General corrosion too underside & components

Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 93,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,553 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,424 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner and outer track rod end threded part only just into locking part of nut

slight play / lift in axle mounted steering idler

sterring idler front axle mounted to steering box track rods threded part only just thought locking part og nut

Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner and outer track rod end threded part only just into locking part of nut

slight play / lift in axle mounted steering idler

sterring idler front axle mounted to steering box track rods threded part only just thought locking part og nut

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,264 miles

Front cross-member has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2013 93,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front cross-member has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,093 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 93,076 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 93,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 92,901 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember weak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,901 miles

front crossmember weak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,077 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 92,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 89,216 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,436 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 81,435 miles

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

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

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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MUS 705P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 MUS 705P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MUS 705P registered?

MUS 705P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 December 1975.

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