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OVO 749M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVO 749M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,680 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 79,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,930 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 76,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread couple cracks (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides very minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 72,424 miles

Central Front front pivot point slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,290 miles

Central Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 May 2017 72,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 71,726 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 71,525 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 May 2015 71,525 miles

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

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 69,806 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 69,806 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,766 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 68,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 64,538 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

underside extensively repaired and painted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,538 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underside extensively repaired and painted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,620 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 56,656 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear brake not locking on foot brake

offside rear brake not locking on hand brake

Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,220 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear brake not locking on foot brake

offside rear brake not locking on hand brake

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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OVO 749M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVO 749M, 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 OVO 749M registered?

OVO 749M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 May 1974.

Is OVO 749M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVO 749M shows 24 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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