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PRU 237M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 237M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 116,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 116,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,157 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

underside and components have corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 21 Oct 2009 114,132 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

underside and components have corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 18 Nov 2008 112,093 miles

offside and nearside rear lamp lenses faded

Fail 6 Nov 2008 112,093 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear lamp lenses faded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 100,691 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear lamp lenses faded

general rust underside and structure on and near perscribed areas

nearside front and rear jacking points slightly corroded and weakened

offside rear hub brg slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2007 100,676 miles

Nearside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear lamp lenses faded

nearside front and rear jacking points slightly corroded and weakened

offside rear hub brg slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2006 91,203 miles

under body various stages corrosion and repairs undersealed

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 237M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 237M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRU 237M registered?

PRU 237M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is PRU 237M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRU 237M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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