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SHU 626M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,553 mi
Last recorded56,553 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHU 626M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,553 miles

slight corrosion at front and rear

slight corrosion on os floor

Fail 2 Sep 2017 56,553 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight corrosion at front and rear

slight corrosion on os floor

Pass 14 Jul 2012 56,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion.

off and near side front brakes are binding on.

off and near side front floor support panel and front lower panel sections are corroded/holed.

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side front lower torsion bar/radius arm joints show side to side play.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 56,371 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion.

off and near side front brakes are binding on.

off and near side front floor support panel and front lower panel sections are corroded/holed.

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side front lower torsion bar/radius arm joints show side to side play.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,057 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres crackin on the side walls

under tray fitted,unable to see braking or fuel systems fully

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,420 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,078 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 54,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 52,220 miles

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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SHU 626M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SHU 626M, 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 SHU 626M registered?

SHU 626M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is SHU 626M safe to buy?

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