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PKW 674R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,775 mi
Last recorded66,775 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKW 674R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,775 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 66,775 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not enough exhaust/reading to initialise test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling chassis on full right lock (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + unable to fully see or tell! (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,877 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,942 miles

engine oil leak

squeak from front lower suspension

Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,938 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

squeak from front lower suspension

Pass 10 May 2017 57,358 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (2.7.4)

Front creak on suspension - may be lower shock bushes!

Nearside Front seatbelt reel fixing bolt to mounting plate not fully through threaded hole!

Oil leak ()

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

Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sliding door corroded/flaking & just ok!

tyres different sizes front to rear!

Fail 3 May 2017 57,358 miles

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member - infront of rear suspension cross tube (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective cap not tested - no key! (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (2.7.4)

Front both sides brake hoses not supported at caliper pipe ends!

Front creak on suspension - may be lower shock bushes!

Nearside Front seatbelt reel fixing bolt to mounting plate not fully through threaded hole!

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sliding door corroded/flaking & just ok!

tyres different sizes front to rear!

Pass 4 May 2016 54,456 miles

play present in steering idler

Pass 21 May 2015 52,329 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 52,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 50,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre crossmember corroded

corrosion in vehicle body

offside rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 May 2014 50,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre crossmember corroded

corrosion in vehicle body

front upper balljoints poorly fitted

offside rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,636 miles

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

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

both sides floor to sills have gaps between metal indicating spot welding has not fully penetrated

front inner arches have marks showing wheels catching. possibly had incorrect wheels fitted

rear driveshafts look to be catching body work when under load

welding plates have not fully been welded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 30 May 2013 48,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both sides floor to sills have gaps between metal indicating spot welding has not fully penetrated

front inner arches have marks showing wheels catching. possibly had incorrect wheels fitted

full suspension check not carried out on nearside front due to brake binding

rear driveshafts look to be catching body work when under load

vin plate not displayed permanantly

welding plates have not fully been welded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,450 miles

Front Cross body support is corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,866 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 43,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 43,511 miles

Both NS out riggers are corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,208 miles

chassis,brake pipes,brake discs and brake hoses all corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,200 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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PKW 674R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 PKW 674R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PKW 674R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 July 1977.

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