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RNG 517M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,364 mi
Last recorded95,364 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 517M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 95,364 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 95,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2019 92,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Feb 2019 92,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 92,612 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 91,561 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,992 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,745 miles

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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RNG 517M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RNG 517M, 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 RNG 517M?

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What year was RNG 517M registered?

RNG 517M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is RNG 517M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNG 517M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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