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PNJ 548M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,292 mi
Last recorded168,292 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNJ 548M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 168,292 miles

both steering track rod arm rubber boots split

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

o/s park brake effort low

underside of vehicle heavily welded in many places

wipers operating slowly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 167,935 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 167,935 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crosmember (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 166,941 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2013 166,086 miles

c.v boots poor

oil leak

play in wheels

underside of car rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2011 165,749 miles

N/S AND O.S INNER SILL NOT CONTINUOSLY WELDED ALONG

N/S CHASSI LEG SLIGHT CORROSION

N/S/R JACKING POINT HAS BEEN WELDED

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 165,749 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S AND O.S INNER SILL NOT CONTINUOSLY WELDED ALONG

N/S CHASSI LEG SLIGHT CORROSION

N/S/R JACKING POINT HAS BEEN WELDED

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 164,682 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 164,676 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 164,661 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 162,252 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 162,232 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 158,718 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 158,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 155,632 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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PNJ 548M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PNJ 548M, 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 PNJ 548M registered?

PNJ 548M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1974.

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