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REG 309M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,277 mi
Last recorded40,277 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 309M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,277 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

near side front door step holed and corroded

near side rear inner plus outer sill holled and corroded

off side front door step holed and corroded

off side front floor holed and corroded

off side front jacking point corroded

off side rear inner plus outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,196 miles

1 bolt loose on the nearside towbar mount

both front indicator lenses are fading

both rear light lenses are fading

nearside front lower inner step is corroded

offside front inner wheel arch is corroded

offside front jacking point is heavily corroded

offside front x-member is corroded

offside park brake performance is lower than that on the other side

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,890 miles

1 bolt is loose on the nearside tow bar mount

both front indicator lenses are fading

both rear light lenses are fading

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear through

clutch pedal rubber is missing

electrical wiring under dashboard and in engine compartment is insecurely mounted but has no bare wires exposed

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

offside front jacking point is heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 38,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1 bolt is loose on the nearside tow bar mount

both front indicator lenses are fading

both rear light lenses are fading

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear through

clutch pedal rubber is missing

electrical wiring under dashboard and in engine compartment is insecurely mounted but has no bare wires exposed

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

offside front jacking point is heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 38,563 miles

corrosion to floorpan under drivers side seat

corrosion to rear chassis rail by drivers side towbar mount

drivers side towbar mount bolt is loose

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,338 miles

all four indicators are slightly discoloured

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear through

one of the tow-bar bolts is loose

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,922 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside park brake performance is low

one of the tow-bar bolts is loose

Pass 28 May 2009 35,672 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside park brake performance low

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,460 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,554 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 29,524 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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REG 309M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 REG 309M, 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 REG 309M registered?

REG 309M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 April 1974.

Is REG 309M safe to buy?

The MOT history for REG 309M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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