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SOE 614M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

15,073 mi
Last recorded15,073 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOE 614M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 15,073 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 14,959 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member under the bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering pivot point (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both sides inner and outer wheel arches//door steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member under the bumper and in the engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 10,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills and arch nsf (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 10,356 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides require adjustment 13% (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion both sills and arch nsf (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 82,834 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced end cap (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides where the rear chassis legs meet the rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 5,111 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

master cylinder gaitor detiorated

Fail 8 May 2015 5,056 miles

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

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

master cylinder gaitor detiorated

Pass 14 May 2014 1,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust clamps corroded

master cylinder gaitor perished

Fail 12 May 2014 1,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust clamps corroded

master cylinder gaitor perished

Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,366 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake master cylinder gaitor deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,366 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake master cylinder gaitor deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 93,366 miles

centre steering pin slight play

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 May 2012 93,333 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre steering pin slight play

Pass 13 May 2011 92,038 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o\s\r cv boot split

slight noise from o\s\f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2011 92,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,499 miles

o\s\r cv boot split

Fail 9 Apr 2010 89,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o\s\r cv boot split

Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,998 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 82,996 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o\s\r drive shaft boot split

Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,616 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 77,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 70,519 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 70,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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SOE 614M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SOE 614M, 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.

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SOE 614M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 June 1974.

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