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SDV 146N

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,680 mi
Last recorded37,680 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDV 146N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 37,680 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers ()

Fail 10 May 2018 37,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers ()

Oil leak excessive ()

Pass 9 May 2017 36,587 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 36,587 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 35,011 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,853 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 29,853 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,886 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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SDV 146N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 SDV 146N, 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 51 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 SDV 146N registered?

SDV 146N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is SDV 146N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDV 146N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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