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RTW 725M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

15,866 mi
Last recorded15,866 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTW 725M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 15,866 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

play in steering idler bush

Fail 1 Oct 2016 15,866 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

play in steering idler bush

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,944 miles

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

loom appears to be chaufing

play in steering idler

Fail 30 May 2015 14,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

play in steering idler

Pass 22 May 2014 138,862 miles

a rear steel brake pipe in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2014 138,862 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

a rear steel brake pipe in poor condition

n/s parking brake effort low

Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,092 miles

handbrake cables poorley routed

Fail 22 Apr 2013 12,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cables poorley routed

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,962 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 9,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 7,380 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 7,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,384 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 5,362 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RTW 725M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RTW 725M, 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 RTW 725M registered?

RTW 725M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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