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RFC 815M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,704 mi
Last recorded46,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 815M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,239 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,685 miles

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

battery insecure

rear brake balance poor

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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RFC 815M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFC 815M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFC 815M?

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What year was RFC 815M registered?

RFC 815M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is RFC 815M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 815M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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