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RWV 258N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

14,620 mi
Last recorded14,620 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWV 258N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 14,620 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 9,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 6,820 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 3,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 3,356 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 3,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2018 3,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 2,658 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 2,299 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 2,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure back plate corroded (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 1,102 miles

the rear brake back plates are corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 1,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

the rear brake back plates are corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,582 miles

the offside rear brake backplate is getting rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2014 99,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

the offside rear brake backplate is getting rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,989 miles

oil leak

poor headlamp images

Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,880 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 97,874 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

poor pattern to n/s headlamp on dip

slight corrosion to front metal brake pipe from master cylinder to compensator

slight damage to n/s front body/bumper

slight earthing fault on rear lights and flashers

Pass 15 Oct 2010 94,794 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 94,791 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

extensive repairs done to under side of vehicle

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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RWV 258N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RWV 258N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RWV 258N?

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What year was RWV 258N registered?

RWV 258N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RWV 258N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWV 258N shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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