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PUT 492M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,243 mi
Last recorded17,243 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUT 492M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,175 miles

Corrosion just below windscreen.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 17,175 miles

Corrosion just below windscreen.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,929 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 16,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front outrigger holed and corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 16,404 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 16,404 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 15,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,635 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 15,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 15,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,086 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,834 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 12,834 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,312 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 11,308 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,722 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle heavely 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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PUT 492M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PUT 492M, 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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PUT 492M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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