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RCL 855M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,034 mi
Last recorded94,034 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 855M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,034 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 94,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,139 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,135 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,813 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,813 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,607 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,406 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 89,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,316 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 86,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 May 2011 85,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

fuel pipe badly perished near fuel tank

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,596 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 84,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 84,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 84,091 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 84,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 83,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 855M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RCL 855M, 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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RCL 855M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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