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NVV 78M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,053 mi
Last recorded26,053 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVV 78M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,053 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 26,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,920 miles

hole inner front valance by off side front door step

Fail 24 Jan 2011 24,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hole inner front valance by off side front door step

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,687 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside floor areas corroded

offside front bump stop end corroded

rear crossmember corroded but not effecting braking or steering

signs of welding and filler through out vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2010 22,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside floor areas corroded

offside front bump stop end corroded

rear crossmember corroded but not effecting braking or steering

signs of welding and filler through out vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,357 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 22,334 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,900 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 20,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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NVV 78M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NVV 78M, 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

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What year was NVV 78M registered?

NVV 78M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 June 1974.

Is NVV 78M safe to buy?

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