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PJN 488M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,952 mi
Last recorded24,952 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJN 488M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 24,952 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2023 24,508 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 24,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,882 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 23,610 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 23,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,674 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 22,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,393 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 21,415 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,294 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,920 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,702 miles

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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PJN 488M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PJN 488M, 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 PJN 488M registered?

PJN 488M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 June 1974.

Is PJN 488M safe to buy?

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