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PRU 235M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,943 mi
Last recorded70,943 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 235M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,943 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,943 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,692 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 70,691 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,805 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

slight free play in steering idler on front axle

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering clomumn coupling to steering box slightly cracking

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

Fail 31 Jul 2014 69,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

slight free play in steering idler on front axle

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering clomumn coupling to steering box slightly cracking

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,294 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,645 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,645 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 59,838 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 59,835 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 59,597 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 59,597 miles

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

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

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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PRU 235M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White 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 PRU 235M, 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 PRU 235M registered?

PRU 235M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 May 1974.

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