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PBE 523M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,877 mi
Last recorded29,877 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBE 523M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 29,877 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 29,387 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 29,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2021 28,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 26,351 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 26,349 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 25,536 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 25,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,400 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 23,364 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front worn on outside edges

Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 20,748 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 20,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust clamps insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2014 18,684 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,684 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2013 17,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,762 miles

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 11 May 2011 12,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 8,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 5,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,282 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,280 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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PBE 523M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PBE 523M, 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 PBE 523M registered?

PBE 523M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 February 1974.

Is PBE 523M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBE 523M shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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