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RUE 558M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,048 mi
Last recorded33,048 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUE 558M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,048 miles

All tyres starting to wear out of shape

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 1 Apr 2021 33,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All tyres starting to wear out of shape

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2019 31,411 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,215 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 30,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,372 miles

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Nearside Rear Service brake - Poor performance

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,601 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,608 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers have grease evident around them

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,660 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

headlights emit poor patten

nearside rear cv boot perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 24,097 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 22,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside sunvisor removed at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some areas of wielding could be better

Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside sunvisor removed at time of test

Some areas of wielding could be better

Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear c.v. boots cracked.

oil leak under engine.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 19,474 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear c.v. boots cracked.

oil leak under engine.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,115 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,058 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

HYDRO CARBON CONTENT HIGH

LARGE OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER RIGGER/JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED HOLED.

OFFSIDE REAR BATTERY TRAY CORRODED HOLED.

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED HOLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DRAG LINK END NEAREST STEERING ARM

STEERING RODS SLIGHTLY BENT/DAMAGED

Fail 7 Jul 2006 15,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

HYDRO CARBON CONTENT HIGH

LARGE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER RIGGER/JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED HOLED.

OFFSIDE REAR BATTERY TRAY CORRODED HOLED.

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED HOLED

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DRAG LINK END NEAREST STEERING ARM

STEERING RODS SLIGHTLY BENT/DAMAGED

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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RUE 558M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RUE 558M, 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 RUE 558M registered?

RUE 558M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1974.

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