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SFC 906N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,132 mi
Last recorded96,132 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 906N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,132 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 96,132 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,006 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,173 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,613 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,822 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 90,822 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 90,767 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,072 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Aug 2010 89,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 87,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,288 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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SFC 906N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SFC 906N, 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

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What year was SFC 906N registered?

SFC 906N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 August 1974.

Is SFC 906N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 906N shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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