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SGL 314M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,273 mi
Last recorded12,273 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGL 314M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,273 miles

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

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

corrotion to near side front sill by horn fixing

under side of vehical has service corrotion

Fail 6 Jul 2020 12,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion to off side outre sill corrotion to near side front by horn fixing corrsoin to off side rear by jacking point

Pass 16 Mar 2018 11,619 miles

front floor areas corroded advise

Fail 7 Mar 2018 11,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front floor areas corroded advise

Fail 3 Aug 2017 11,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded & holed

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front floor corroded & holed

Oil leak ()

both o/s jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 10,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,087 miles

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

drivers seat operation.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 7,637 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wheel slight drag

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

vehicle underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2014 7,635 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front wheel slight drag

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

vehicle underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 5,915 miles

Battery poorly secured

Corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe

Corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Front brakes hanging up slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R brake hose poorly supported

O/S/R inner C/V boot in poor condition

O/S/R tyre perished

Rear fog lamp not fitted

Screen washers poor

Tank cap seal in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2013 5,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe

Corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R brake hose poorly supported

O/S/R inner C/V boot in poor condition

O/S/R tyre perished

Rear fog lamp not fitted

Reverse lights not working

Screen washers poor

Tank cap seal in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2011 5,759 miles

Corrosion to O/S/R inner wheel arch

N/S/R inner drive shaft boot in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

No rear fog lamp fitted

O/S headlamp beam pattern poor

O/S/F suspension bump stop missing

Slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Slight play in centre steering arm bush

Fail 21 Apr 2011 5,759 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to O/S/R inner wheel arch

N/S/R inner drive shaft boot in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

No rear fog lamp fitted

O/S headlamp beam pattern poor

O/S/F suspension bump stop missing

Slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Slight play in centre steering arm bush

Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,498 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brakes hanging up slightly

Corrosion to N/S/F floor pan

Corrosion to N/S/F wheel arch

Corrosion to O/S/R battery trey

Drivers door mirror cracked

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Horn slightly poor in operation

N/S inner drive shaft boot in poor condition

N/S outer sill panel corroded

O/S chassis cable ducting insecure

O/S/F bump stop insecure

Slight corrosion to O/S/F floor pan

Slight play in steering idler / pivot

Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,616 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 5,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside & nearside body sill sections corroded.

offside door mirror 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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SGL 314M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SGL 314M, 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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SGL 314M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 June 1974.

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