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REK 584M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,460 mi
Last recorded44,460 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREK 584M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 44,457 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 44,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,073 miles

Nearside Front corrosion under door step outside prescribed area

Pass 17 Jul 2020 43,913 miles

Nearside Front Doorstep chassis holed and corroded

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 43,913 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Doorstep chassis holed and corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 43,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,237 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 43,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower valance holed

Pass 2 May 2017 41,846 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,138 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 41,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 40,263 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 40,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 38,315 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 38,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear inner c.v.gaiter split

o/s rear inner c.v.gaiter split

Pass 7 May 2013 36,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,486 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,028 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front crossmember corroded slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,007 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 36,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2005 35,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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REK 584M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 REK 584M, 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 53 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 REK 584M registered?

REK 584M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 December 1973.

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