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OER 474M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,404 mi
Last recorded29,404 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOER 474M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 28,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 16,666 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,057 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 9,220 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 9,001 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 3,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 99,224 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 94,428 miles

OUTTER HAND BRAKE CABLES POOR . BUT WORKS OK

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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OER 474M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OER 474M, 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 OER 474M registered?

OER 474M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is OER 474M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OER 474M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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