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OFM 846M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,035 mi
Last recorded51,035 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 846M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 51,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,254 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,452 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 46,106 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 45,477 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,452 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,645 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 39,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,309 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 36,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,718 miles

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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OFM 846M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFM 846M, 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

How do I check the history of OFM 846M?

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What year was OFM 846M registered?

OFM 846M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 April 1974.

Is OFM 846M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFM 846M shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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