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SAG 531M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,538 mi
Last recorded71,538 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAG 531M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,538 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,475 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,244 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 58,244 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,222 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 17,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SAG 531M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SAG 531M, 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

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What year was SAG 531M registered?

SAG 531M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 February 1974.

Is SAG 531M safe to buy?

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