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PKX 337M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKX 337M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriated

Fail 5 Apr 2016 77,794 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped hub to flexi pipe (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 76,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,645 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 712,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 68,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,387 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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PKX 337M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PKX 337M, 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 PKX 337M registered?

PKX 337M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 April 1974.

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