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PFN 701M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,257 mi
Last recorded58,257 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFN 701M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,257 miles

Both front bottom ball joints have slight play.

Both rear wheel bearings have play.

Engine oil leak.

N/S/F chassis leg corroded but not seriously weakened.

N/S/R anti roll bar rear link bush perished.

N/S/R chassis leg corroded but not seriously weakened.

N/S/R panel corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,331 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering idler

under vehicle rusty in places, esp - nearside front step

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,179 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 54,642 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 52,372 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle rusty in places esp nearside front step

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,221 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering idler

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,725 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rusty in places

slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,834 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rusty in places

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,660 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 44,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,704 miles

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

rusty in places

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,772 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 40,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,119 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 38,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Getting rusty in places

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in steering idler

o/s/r backing plate rusty

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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PFN 701M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFN 701M, 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 PFN 701M registered?

PFN 701M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 February 1974.

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