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NMW 587M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,725 mi
Last recorded135,725 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMW 587M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 135,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 135,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 135,078 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers operating too slow (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,276 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 4 Jun 2015 134,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2014 133,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fluid at o/s/r brake backplate is assumed to be from former leak.

front tyres perishing.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,190 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 132,749 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 132,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 132,087 miles

some perishing to n/s/r & front tyres.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 130,273 miles

all tyres old and perished

Pass 5 Aug 2008 128,602 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 128,602 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all four tyres outer walls perished

fuel leak smell

no rear fog light

slight play top of steering column

Pass 18 Jun 2007 127,506 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 127,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 127,204 miles

Screen washer output very low

Fail 2 Jun 2006 127,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NMW 587M is a 1973 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 64.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 NMW 587M, 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 53 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 NMW 587M registered?

NMW 587M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 August 1973.

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