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NNN 881M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,199 mi
Last recorded43,199 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNN 881M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,199 miles

Exhaust tail pipe section in poor condition.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 43,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1X nearside rear drive shaft outer joint attachment bolt loose.

Exhaust tail pipe section in poor condition.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,886 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/FLOOR/CHASSIS ETC.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,886 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/FLOOR/CHASSIS ETC.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,559 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 42,559 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,533 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,533 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING-SUSPENSION ETC.O/S/F UPPER+LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,340 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL. GENERAL CORROSION.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 41,340 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL. GENERAL CORROSION.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,278 miles

STEERING SLIGHTLY STIFF DAMAGE O/S/F BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT BIND N/S/R BRAKE N/S/R BRAKE EFFORT UNEVEN +ADVISORY NOTES OF 24/7/07

Fail 24 May 2007 40,275 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE C/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED HEADLIGHTS-PATTERNS POOR GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION VERY EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION

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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NNN 881M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NNN 881M, 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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NNN 881M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 February 1974.

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