MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
ALL tyres showing signs of perishing & splitting
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
beam pattens poor
wipers poor
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
ALL tyres showing signs of perishing & splitting
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
beam pattens poor
wipers poor
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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SDM 314M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 SDM 314M, 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 53 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 SDM 314M registered?
SDM 314M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 September 1973.
Is SDM 314M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDM 314M shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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