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PMW 806M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,069 mi
Last recorded44,069 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMW 806M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 44,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,346 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 43,346 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 43,309 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General observation (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides - fuzzy image during aim test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,636 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 38,636 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,657 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 37,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,657 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,657 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,657 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 37,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,266 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 37,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,007 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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PMW 806M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PMW 806M, 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 PMW 806M registered?

PMW 806M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1974.

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