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PDU 894M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,253 mi
Last recorded188,253 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDU 894M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 188,253 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 188,253 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 188,015 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 188,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 187,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 187,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 186,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 186,786 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 186,215 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 185,886 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 185,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 185,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,497 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 18,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 183,930 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 183,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 175,752 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 171,558 miles

battery insecure

corrosion on n/s out riggers to sill

corrosion on o/s lower sill in centre

corrosion on o/s out riggers to sill

corrosion on o/s/r engine bay pannal

slight misting on n/s/r shock absorber

slight play in top steering colum bearing

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes on master cylinder

Fail 11 Apr 2011 171,554 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

battery loose

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

corrosion on all out riggers next to sills

corrosion on o/s sill

corrosion to engine bay floor o/s/r

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode on master cylinder

rear out riggers partly / poorly repaired

slight misting n/s/r shocker

slight play in top steering colum bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 168,793 miles

Grease on front brake hoses

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under body as corrosen not within 12"mounting prescribed area

Fail 2 Dec 2009 168,793 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Grease on front brake hoses

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under body as corrosen not within 12"mounting prescribed area

Fail 26 Aug 2009 168,713 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

all of the under vehicle is very heavily coated in under seal. e.g chassie steering components brakes and 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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PDU 894M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PDU 894M, 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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PDU 894M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 February 1974.

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