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RRU 645N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,303 mi
Last recorded7,303 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRU 645N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 7,303 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 7,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 7,279 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 7,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear driveshaft gaitor split and lost its grease

Pass 8 May 2008 7,275 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 7,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,821 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear tyres perished near to limit in tread

slight wear in steering idler bush

Fail 30 Apr 2007 6,821 miles

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear tyres perished near to limit in tread

slight wear in steering idler bush

Fail 23 Apr 2007 6,817 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear tyres perished near to limit in tread

slight wear in steering idler bush

Pass 2 May 2006 4,286 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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RRU 645N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RRU 645N, 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 RRU 645N registered?

RRU 645N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RRU 645N safe to buy?

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