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RRM 161M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,012 mi
Last recorded91,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRM 161M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,012 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,961 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 89,959 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,552 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 89,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 83,059 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,418 miles

steering rubber coupling perished

Fail 1 Dec 2015 79,416 miles

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

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

steering rubber coupling perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,204 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisy

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,204 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,788 miles

steering flexy coupling slightly perished

Fail 8 Nov 2013 68,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,468 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside engine mounting bracket corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,466 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside engine mounting bracket corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,890 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 60,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,487 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,187 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,360 miles

Corrosion evident N/S out rigger.

Seepage O/S/F shock absorber.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,300 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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RRM 161M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RRM 161M, 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 RRM 161M registered?

RRM 161M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 May 1974.

Is RRM 161M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRM 161M shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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