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SAE 466M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,456 mi
Last recorded66,456 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAE 466M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 63,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 58,462 miles

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

some play in steering idler

Fail 28 May 2020 58,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

some play in steering idler

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,386 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 53,383 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 50,370 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

strong smell of petrol no sign of any leak

Pass 18 May 2015 48,904 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some play in steering idler

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,427 miles

Oil leak

steering idler has some play

Pass 28 May 2012 46,771 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,074 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 161,752 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 161,750 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 159,550 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2009 159,548 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 158,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 157,228 miles

front axle beam repaired with welding

nearside front wheel arch starting to corroed

offside rear inner sill corroed

Pass 19 Apr 2006 155,084 miles

long travel on parking brake

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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SAE 466M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SAE 466M, 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 SAE 466M registered?

SAE 466M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1974.

Is SAE 466M safe to buy?

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