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SEL 296N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

16,043 mi
Last recorded16,043 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEL 296N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 16,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 16,040 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 16,040 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 16,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 15,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 15,988 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,676 miles

Advise: nearside rear wheel arch corroded but outside seat belt mounting prescribed area

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,578 miles

nearside outer cv boot

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside inner cv boot

Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,578 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside outer cv boot

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside inner cv boot

Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,825 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o\s under floor panel corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 10,873 miles

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o\s under floor panel corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,441 miles

genral underbody corrosion

nearside outer cv boot split

slight playin nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jul 2011 9,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

genral underbody corrosion

nearside outer cv boot split

slight playin nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,289 miles

o\s\r tyre sidewall cut no cords visible

various suspension and steering boots split

Fail 12 Jun 2010 7,289 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o\s\r tyre sidewall cut no cords visible

various suspension and steering boots split

Pass 26 Jun 2009 5,142 miles

front ns top and bottom balljoint giators split

front number plate stone chipped

horn poor

nsr cv boot split

Fail 25 Jun 2009 5,142 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front ns top and bottom balljoint giators split

front number plate stone chipped

horn poor

nsr cv boot split

Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,920 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear driveshaft inner cv boots insecure

corrosion rear subframe + offside rear jacking point

welding reapairs carried out to boyh front inner wheel arches + rear chassis + rear body

Fail 9 Jun 2008 4,917 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear driveshaft inner cv boots insecure

corrosion rear subframe + offside rear jacking point

welding reapairs carried out to boyh front inner wheel arches + rear chassis + rear body

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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SEL 296N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SEL 296N, 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 SEL 296N registered?

SEL 296N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 August 1974.

Is SEL 296N safe to buy?

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