MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog light not working
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog light not working
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Inner sill corroded ( front)
Off side cover panel under vehicle corroded.
Off side outer and inner sill corroded
Offside inner sill corroded front
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Inner sill corroded ( front)
Nearside Parking brake needs attention
Off side cover panel under vehicle corroded.
Off side outer and inner sill corroded
Offside inner sill corroded front
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Rear Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front jacking point showing corrosion
offside rear part of floor pan showing corrosion
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH
UNDER CARRIAGE CORRODED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
advise floor pan corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
advise floor pan corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s & n/s suspension upper ball joint gaiters split
slight play in steering idler
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight dampnes at n/s rear back plate
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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PWU 521M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PWU 521M, 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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PWU 521M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.
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