MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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shields limiting inspection
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
shields limiting inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION
BACK PLATES CORRODED
SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure CLAMP (2.4.G.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BACK PLATES CORRODED
SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION
n/s of rear of engine comp corroding near rear panel
vehicle becoming dry and flakey underside in places
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside and offside front crossmember slightly corroded but not considered excessive
nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded but not considered excessive
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
nearside and offside front crossmember slightly corroded but not considered excessive
nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded but not considered excessive
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SCV 895N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SCV 895N, 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 SCV 895N registered?
SCV 895N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1974.
Is SCV 895N safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCV 895N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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