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SEC 475M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,250 mi
Last recorded24,250 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEC 475M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is badly worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside battery not secured.

Offside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall.

Offside outer CV joint gaiter is damaged.

Offside outer sill has corrosion hole.

Offside outer trackrod-end joint appears to be stiff and creaking when moved.

Wiring loose in engine bay.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 24,190 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is badly worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside battery not secured.

Offside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall.

Offside outer CV joint - gaiter damaged.

Offside outer sill has corrosion hole.

Offside outer trackrod-end joint appears to be stiff and creaking when moved.

Wiring loose in engine bay.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,939 miles

Batteries not secure.

Nearside battery could short circuit on clamp.

Nearside sill splitting below door.

Offside front lower balljoint boot split.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,953 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 21,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both batteries insecure.

Driver's window regulator not working.

Extra front lamps come on with high beam.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear hub bearing not tested.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front lower balljoint boot split.

Offside headlamp rim loose/broken.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter split.

Rear bumper mounts poor.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,517 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some heater ducts etc. at rear are slightly loose/rattling.

Tyres show signs of running at low pressure i.e.excessive wear on inner & outer shoulders and possibly wheel alignment needs adjustment.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 20,510 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 Inner Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some heater ducts etc. at rear are slightly loose/rattling.

Tyres show signs of running at low pressure i.e.excessive wear on inner & outer shoulders and possibly wheel alignment needs adjustment.

Pass 21 May 2008 15,735 miles

Battery clamps loose.

Right driveshaft inner gaiter is split.

Fail 19 May 2008 15,735 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery clamps loose.

Right driveshaft inner gaiter is split.

Fail 23 May 2007 10,123 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2007 10,123 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 10,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front tyres show increased wear on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,724 miles

Steering box appears to be very worn - adjustment is not effective - suggest replacement or overhaul.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 6,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing unevenly - more on inner edges - possible alignment problems.

Headlamps are dull.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Right inner driveshaft gaiter is holed/split.

battery insecure

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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SEC 475M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SEC 475M, 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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SEC 475M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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