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RAW 976M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,283 mi
Last recorded23,283 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAW 976M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2017 23,283 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front / ns /os rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side //inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2017 23,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front / ns /os rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side //inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2016 22,909 miles

corrosion on all brake lines /unions/ferrules.

corrosion underbody/floorpan/suspension areas.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,457 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 21,404 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 19,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

accelerator pedal is slightly sticking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake is lightly binding

offside rear inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2014 19,945 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

accelerator pedal is slightly sticking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake is lightly binding

offside rear inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,351 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 17,019 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 17,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,234 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside trackarm slightly bent

Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,379 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 14,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 14,219 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 14,211 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s rear sill ends corroded

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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RAW 976M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RAW 976M, 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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RAW 976M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 June 1974.

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