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RAD 318G

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,158 mi
Last recorded72,158 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAD 318G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 72,158 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner floor area and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 72,158 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle area on floor.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner floor area and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,336 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 71,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,622 miles

Front crossmemer/bumper corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front floor pan badly corroded has been repaired

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front jacking mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 69,597 miles

Braking system leaking Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Near side front horn (1.9.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front lower leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side front jacking mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side rear jacking mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front crossmemer/bumper corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front floor pan badly corroded has been repaired

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front jacking mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,344 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 68,285 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,064 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,928 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,764 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,828 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyre cracking

slight crack to windscreen edge borderline

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,581 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 57,580 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,595 miles

vehicle has surface rust and has corrosion outside prescribed areas.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 56,594 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle has surface rust and has corrosion outside prescribed areas.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 54,809 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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RAD 318G is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RAD 318G, 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 RAD 318G registered?

RAD 318G is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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