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SHU 634M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,099 mi
Last recorded77,099 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHU 634M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,099 miles

Offside Rear cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,971 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,180 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

imbalance on front brakes

nearside front floor and chassis slight corrosion

nearside front jacking point damaged

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,331 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front chassis/floor slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,331 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front chassis/floor slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,500 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 72,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,496 miles

both outer sills,front and rear floors slight corrosion

slight play in steering pivot

washers ran out of air on test

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,016 miles

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

both rear and nearside front wheel bearings slight play

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,694 miles

all front ball joint dust covers split

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

o/s handbrake slow to react

Pass 2 May 2008 67,766 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 67,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,652 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroded

slight lift in front ball joints

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 65,137 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 634M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 634M, 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 634M registered?

SHU 634M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is SHU 634M safe to buy?

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