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RCL 700M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

32,180 mi
Last recorded32,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 700M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 32,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 32,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 31,612 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 31,477 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 31,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,038 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 31,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 30,312 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 30,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,482 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 28,482 miles

Indicator switch inoperative offside turn (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking brake light switch seal (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 27,701 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

clutch biting point low

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,308 miles

Brake pedal rubber well worn.

Nearside Rear Outer C/V gaiter perishing.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Engine oil leak.

Some corrosion to nearside and offside sills, floor pans and chassis rails.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 26,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has excessive lift play. (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pedal rubber well worn.

Nearside Rear Outer C/V gaiter perishing.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Engine oil leak.

Some corrosion to nearside and offside sills, floor pans and chassis rails.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,490 miles

coil loose and rubbing on fuel filter

Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil loose and rubbing on fuel filter

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,485 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

slight bend in offside steering arm

Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,108 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,337 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 17,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,863 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2012 14,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

battery insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,901 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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RCL 700M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RCL 700M, 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 RCL 700M registered?

RCL 700M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 March 1974.

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