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OER 319M

1974 Volkswagen Caravan

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,970 mi
Last recorded80,970 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Caravan37,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOER 319M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 80,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

light corrosion offside rear out riger

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

light corrosion on offside rear out rigger

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,163 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Some corrosion `over painted`. Nothing structural

Vehicle presented with some inside seating missing

extensive welded repairs - all structurally sound

Fail 11 Jul 2014 73,216 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Some corrosion `over painted`. Nothing structural

Vehicle presented with some inside seating missing

extensive welded repairs - all structurally sound

Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,718 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced corrosion through out vehicle - under panels corroded but does not appear structural- all other corrosion APPEARS SOUND

Fail 5 Jul 2011 71,702 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced corrosion through out vehicle - under panels corroded but does not appear structural- all other corrosion APPEARS SOUND

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,855 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

some corrosion in under body paneling but does not appear structural

Pass 13 Jun 2009 62,635 miles

Extensive underbody corrosion but not structral

Fail 9 Jun 2009 62,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

Extensive underbody corrosion but not structral

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,260 miles

some corrosion through out vehicle but all APPEARS SOUND

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,640 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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OER 319M is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravan in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 37,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OER 319M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OER 319M registered?

OER 319M is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1974.

Is OER 319M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OER 319M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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