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PUT 538M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,049 mi
Last recorded42,049 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUT 538M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,049 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

ns and os inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

visual check only for emmisions test

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 538M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 538M, 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 PUT 538M registered?

PUT 538M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PUT 538M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUT 538M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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