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RKM 531M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,552 mi
Last recorded34,552 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKM 531M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,552 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,424 miles

slight oil leek

slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2014 33,487 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,731 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,707 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,722 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 31,714 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,679 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 26,657 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 22,393 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 22,392 miles

Centre Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RKM 531M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RKM 531M, 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 RKM 531M registered?

RKM 531M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 April 1974.

Is RKM 531M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKM 531M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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