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SMG 988M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,310 mi
Last recorded22,310 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMG 988M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 21,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 21,582 miles

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2022 21,068 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 20,312 miles

Offside middle body panel at the bottom end is rusted and holed

wiper blades

Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,312 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 18,309 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2012 17,932 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 17,932 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 14 May 2011 17,645 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 17,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 4 May 2010 17,090 miles

front spare wheel tyre worn to cord on inner edge

o/s/&/n/s/ main top & bottom ball joint covers split

vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosen

Fail 28 Aug 2008 17,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTEN WEAK

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TOP & BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBER COVERS SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SPARE WHEEL TYRE DOWN TO STEEL

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF VERY HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,000 miles

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTEN WEAK

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TOP & BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBER COVERS SPLIT

OIL LEAK

SPARE WHEEL TYRE DOWN TO STEEL

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF VERY HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,975 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 16,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTEN WEAK

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TOP & BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBER COVER"S SPLIT

OIL LEAK

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGN"S OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,297 miles

o/s+n/s inner front panel corroded+ small leaks on rear exhaust joints

Fail 26 Jun 2006 16,247 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SMG 988M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SMG 988M, 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 SMG 988M registered?

SMG 988M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 May 1974.

Is SMG 988M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMG 988M shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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