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SFL 366N

1974 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1684cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

33,912 mi
Last recorded33,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Caravanette93,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 366N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,684cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Wipers slow

Fail 15 Oct 2020 33,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 33,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive lift (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear engine mount p/a corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,363 miles

Nearside side door sill corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 32,363 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside side door sill corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2015 30,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering damper inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,750 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 29,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,114 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 28,114 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 27,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,286 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes perishing,(engine bay)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 25,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes perishing,(engine bay)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,283 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,018 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 22,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 21,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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SFL 366N is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,684cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 93,882 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFL 366N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SFL 366N is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 19 September 1974.

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