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RKR 421M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,216 mi
Last recorded10,216 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKR 421M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 10,214 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 9,743 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 9,741 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 9,189 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 8,469 miles

all under body undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2013 8,030 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 8,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 7,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear cv boot split

rear bumper loose

Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,036 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 5,836 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear bumper supports poorly welded

nearside rear outer cv boot split

wiring loom insecure under body

Fail 8 Jun 2009 5,836 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

o/s hand brake cable fouling on axel tube

rear bumper support poorly welded

wiring loom insecure under body

Fail 25 Jun 2007 5,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

all lower body panels coroeded and heavey use of filler

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear driveshaft outter cv boot in two

rear bumper bar badly coroeded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,803 miles

coroesion in allbody panels andbox members best test possiblefiller over welded patches

Fail 12 Jun 2006 4,803 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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RKR 421M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RKR 421M, 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 RKR 421M registered?

RKR 421M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 May 1974.

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