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RNR 142M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,098 mi
Last recorded76,098 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNR 142M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,098 miles

Central Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,822 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 74,822 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,801 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,950 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,904 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills corroding

most brake pipes corroding

o/s & n/s chassis corroding

o/s & n/s floor to sills corroding

o/s & n/s floors corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f door steps corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f floors corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension beams corroding

oil leak from engine

slight play to all steering joints

slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings

washers & wipers weak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 72,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

most brake pipes corroding

o/s & n/s chassis corroding

o/s & n/s floor to sills corroding

o/s & n/s floors corroding

o/s & n/s outer sills corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f door steps corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f floors corroding

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension beams corroding

oil leak from engine

slight play to all steering joints

slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings

washers & wipers weak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,506 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,506 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre side walls perished

slight movement at both front wheels

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,390 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,684 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

deterioration of front registration plate.

oil dampness to steering box.

repairs & superficial corrosion to n/s inner sill.

repairs to to front axle plinths.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 69,681 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

deterioration of front registration plate.

oil dampness to steering box.

repairs & superficial corrosion to n/s inner sill.

repairs to to front axle plinths.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,072 miles

ALL OUTRIGGERS CORRODING

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING & GREASED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO EDGE

O/S/R & N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

PLAY TO CENTRE IDLER

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST

Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL OUTRIGGERS CORRODING

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BUT GREASED

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO EDGE

O/S/R & N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

PLAY TO CENTRE STEERING IDLER

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST

Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,461 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 65,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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RNR 142M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RNR 142M, 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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RNR 142M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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