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1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan
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ExpiredMileage
4,531 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Damp around master cyclinder but no leak found
Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover has slight damage
Nearside rear cross member corroded and holed not prescribed area
Offside and nearside front lower arches corroded and holed not load bearing
Oil leak
Slight play in steering damper
Underbody and chassis has some corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Damp around master cyclinder but no leak found
Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover has slight damage
Nearside rear cross member corroded and holed not prescribed area
Offside and nearside front lower arches corroded and holed not load bearing
Oil leak
Slight play in steering damper
Underbody and chassis has some corrosion
Front cross member corroded and holed
Offside and nearside front bottom door step corroded
Rear inner arches and chassis corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front cross member corroded and holed
Offside and nearside front bottom door step corroded
Rear inner arches and chassis corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
battery insecure
corrosion im n/s floor pan & front lower steps
corrosion started in lower front axle
screws missing from dash
slight imbalance in rear brakes
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
various bodywork corrosion
battery insecure
front brake discs slightly warped
oil leak
some imbalance in rear brakes
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
corrosion
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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PTM 359M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 PTM 359M, 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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PTM 359M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1974.
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