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PLJ 410M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,108 mi
Last recorded66,108 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 410M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 64,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,694 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,693 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,605 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 58,605 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,469 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2010 58,263 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jul 2010 58,263 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,954 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 May 2008 55,960 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,686 miles

n/s front bottom ball joint gaitor split.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 55,686 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre walls have slight cracking.

n/s front bottom ball joint gaitor split.

n/s rear outer cv joint gaitor split.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,460 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 54,449 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PLJ 410M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLJ 410M, 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 PLJ 410M registered?

PLJ 410M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 March 1974.

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