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PKU 742M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

28,190 mi
Last recorded28,190 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKU 742M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 28,190 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 27,883 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and foot brake low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam and n/s has fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed chassis plate not found (0.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working very slow in working (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 27,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 26,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

no wing mirrors fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 26,419 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

no wing mirrors fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,174 miles

front seat belts fraying.

noise and oil leak from engine.

slight brake bind nearside front.

slight play in steering.

steering joint dust cover split/missing.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 22,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

as per m.o.t test 853510256162

Fail 30 May 2006 22,113 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake bind near side front

slight play in steering

front seat belts fraying

noise and oil leak from engine

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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PKU 742M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 PKU 742M, 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 PKU 742M registered?

PKU 742M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 March 1974.

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