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PBN 494M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,644 mi
Last recorded68,644 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBN 494M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2018 68,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around steering idler on front axle (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Axle fractured excessive corrosion around steering idler + n/s/f end plate (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner + outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front inner arches - front valance area heavily corroded in places not within 30cm of any mounting areas

o/s inner sill panel and outrigger corroded + holed around jacking point.

rear bump stops missing

rear valance corroded + holed above tow bar

Pass 3 Jun 2017 65,704 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,674 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 57,144 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension bumper stops not fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,233 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bumper stops not fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bumper stops not fitted

Pass 21 May 2012 52,244 miles

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

rear suspension tops missing

signs of repair front & rear chassis

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,974 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension stops missing

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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PBN 494M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PBN 494M, 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 PBN 494M registered?

PBN 494M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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The MOT history for PBN 494M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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