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PVE 140N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,690 mi
Last recorded93,690 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVE 140N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 93,690 miles

Slight underbody corrosion to rear body

Small corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 8 May 2017 93,690 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight underbody corrosion to rear body

Small corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 9 May 2016 92,622 miles

front chassis corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 92,622 miles

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

front chassis corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 91,168 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 91,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,994 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

rear chassi legs slight corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2012 89,994 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

rear chassi legs slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,034 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,056 miles

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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PVE 140N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVE 140N, 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 PVE 140N registered?

PVE 140N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 September 1974.

Is PVE 140N safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVE 140N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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