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ORV 808M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,818 mi
Last recorded62,818 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORV 808M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 62,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 60,440 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Earth fault (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 21,519 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 168,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,140 miles

Rear brakes require slight adjustment

Under seal floor pan

Fail 15 Jun 2016 16,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear brakes require slight adjustment

Under seal floor pan

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar end bushes perished

o/s/r lamp faded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 13,856 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar end bushes perished

o/s/r lamp faded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,338 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 12,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,202 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 9,195 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,954 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded through outside failable area.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside front jacking point corroded through outside failable area.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 7,954 miles

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

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded through outside failable area.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside front jacking point corroded through outside failable area.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,681 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

General corrosion.

Offside headlamp on lower limit and nearside on upper limit.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 6,681 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

General corrosion.

Offside headlamp on lower limit and nearside on upper limit.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 5,241 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp resulting in faint beam image.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

General corrosion throughout.

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit and nearside on upper limit.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 5,241 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Condensation in offside headlamp resulting in faint beam image.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

General corrosion throughout.

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit and nearside on upper limit.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 3,099 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 2,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 2,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 616 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,170 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 96,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

jacking points holed

o/s inner wing holed

oil leak

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

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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ORV 808M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ORV 808M, 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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What year was ORV 808M registered?

ORV 808M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 April 1974.

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