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NAL 403M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

49,841 mi
Last recorded49,841 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 403M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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 inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

corrosion at windscreen

Fail 23 May 2016 49,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 front jack points corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 49,788 miles

nearside front outrigger corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 48,783 miles

headlights corroded x 2

nearside front outrigger corroded

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 46,989 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 46,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front outer rigger corroded

offside front outer rigger corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 46,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front outer rigger corroded

offside front outer rigger corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 46,108 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

off side front top ball joint cover split

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2009 44,657 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 28 May 2009 44,651 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,669 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2008 43,669 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,318 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,318 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,531 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake backing plates corroded

handbrake mechanism fouling wires under dash

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/side front upper ball joint rubber boot insecure

under side of vechile corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2006 39,530 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f upper balljoint rubber boot insecure

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

under side of vechile corroded

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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NAL 403M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NAL 403M, 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 NAL 403M registered?

NAL 403M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1974.

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