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RAM 882M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,302 mi
Last recorded95,302 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 882M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 95,302 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 95,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 94,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 94,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 93,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rod end boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 92,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rod end boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper connection slight fluid leak (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 86,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 84,398 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 82,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 82,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 80,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 78,705 miles

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 26 May 2010 77,590 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 77,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 76,599 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,728 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 71,273 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 67,523 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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RAM 882M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RAM 882M, 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 RAM 882M registered?

RAM 882M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is RAM 882M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 882M shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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