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SDH 138M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,282 mi
Last recorded15,282 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDH 138M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 15,282 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 15,282 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,813 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 14,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side front footwell corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 11,188 miles

corrosion to off side front foot well

play in steering drag link ball joints

Pass 10 Aug 2013 107,271 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,683 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 71,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion hole to off side front inner panel

off side front suspension bump stop missing

off side inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 5,276 miles

nearside engine door pin missing

nearside front antiroll bar link bolt loose

nearside seatbelt loose

offside rear c.v. boot split

slight play in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 27 Jul 2010 3,790 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 92,395 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 92,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 90,139 miles

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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SDH 138M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SDH 138M, 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 SDH 138M?

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What year was SDH 138M registered?

SDH 138M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 February 1974.

Is SDH 138M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDH 138M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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