MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
Oil leak
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear bumper stops not fitted
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension tops missing
signs of repair front & rear chassis
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?
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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.
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What year was PBN 494M registered?
PBN 494M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.
Is PBN 494M safe to buy?
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