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RCV 429M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,757 mi
Last recorded63,757 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 429M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,757 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight cut on wall n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,757 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight cut on wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,010 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 62,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,306 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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RCV 429M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCV 429M, 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 RCV 429M registered?

RCV 429M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 May 1974.

Is RCV 429M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCV 429M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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