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PJG 18M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,446 mi
Last recorded93,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJG 18M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,435 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 93,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,385 miles

floor pan & under body & brake pipes corroded in thick under seal

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2021 93,358 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 93,358 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,350 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 93,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,294 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,062 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 93,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2014 93,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,690 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 92,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both front outter walls cracked heavily

nearside front tyre outter wall has a slight bulg

Fail 18 Mar 2010 91,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,224 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 91,224 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 90,607 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 90,601 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,276 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 89,273 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PJG 18M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJG 18M, 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 PJG 18M registered?

PJG 18M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1974.

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