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RON 764M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,447 mi
Last recorded124,447 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 764M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 123,340 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 121,551 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 120,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside rear chassis corroded next to engine mounting

Fail 3 Apr 2014 120,039 miles

Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear tyres off different size

nearside front out rigger corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

offside rear crossmember corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 118,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside inner driveshaft gaiters split

offside rear chassis corroded next to engine mounting

Fail 23 Apr 2013 118,293 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside inner driveshaft gaiters split

offside front brake caliper damp?

offside rear chassis corroded next to engine mounting

Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,835 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 114,985 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear chassis not within 30cm of suspension or braking point.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion to offside rear chassis not within 30cm of suspension or braking point.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 114,376 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 114,375 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 113,533 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 113,509 miles

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RON 764M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RON 764M, 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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RON 764M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 April 1974.

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