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SKL 879M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 879M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 48,527 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres showing age related cracks

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Underneath coated in under seal

Fail 4 Mar 2016 143,325 miles

Front tyres showing age related cracks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Underneath coated in under seal

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SKL 879M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SKL 879M, 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 SKL 879M registered?

SKL 879M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 July 1974.

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