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RAX 772M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,175 mi
Last recorded83,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 772M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 83,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,084 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 81,768 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal spongy

Pass 9 Jun 2021 209,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 209,353 miles

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

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

all under vehicle heavily corroded not holed at test

front discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 209,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

all under vehicle heavily corroded not holed at test

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 209,128 miles

front brake discs rusty

some play in steering idler

Fail 8 Jan 2008 209,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

both headliht reflectors rusty

front brake discs rusty

some play in steering idler

Fail 27 Sep 2007 209,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 208,818 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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RAX 772M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RAX 772M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAX 772M registered?

RAX 772M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 1974.

Is RAX 772M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAX 772M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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