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SHR 711N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,071 mi
Last recorded50,071 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHR 711N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,071 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,594 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,985 miles

all front dust covers very weak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,008 miles

Battery insecure.

Battery tray badly corroded.

Both drivers and passengers front top and bottom ball joint gaiters leaking grease.

Both rear jacking mounts poor previously welded.

Fibre glass repair inside passenger side rear wheel arch.

Passenger side rear metal brake pipe getting corroded.

Previous welding repairs to front beam very poor on passenger side front.

Rear valence peviously poorly welded and is badly corroded.

Surface corrosion to both drivers and passengers side rear chassis and sill areas.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Battery insecure.

Battery tray badly corroded.

Both drivers and passengers front top and bottom ball joint gaiters leaking grease.

Both rear jacking mounts poor previously welded.

Fibre glass repair inside passenger side rear wheel arch.

Passenger side rear metal brake pipe getting corroded.

Previous welding repairs to front beam very poor on passenger side front.

Rear valence peviously poorly welded and is badly corroded.

Surface corrosion to both drivers and passengers side rear chassis and sill areas.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,134 miles

advise front beam starting to corrode

advise n/s headlight lense missing not affecting image though

Fail 26 Mar 2010 43,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise front beam starting to corrode

advise n/s headlight lense missing not affecting image though

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,614 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake lever nearing its reserve travel limit

slight corrosion on offside mud shield towards rear of vehicle, not in perscribed area.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake lever nearing its reserve travel limit

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,008 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 32,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

underbody corrosion

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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SHR 711N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SHR 711N, 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 SHR 711N registered?

SHR 711N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 August 1974.

Is SHR 711N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHR 711N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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