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SOU 506M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,022 mi
Last recorded89,022 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOU 506M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 89,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 87,889 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 87,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 86,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,788 miles

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

Offside Rear constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,815 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 82,349 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 82,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 80,703 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 80,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 6 May 2014 79,425 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,655 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear floors corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,202 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,148 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,143 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 70,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,580 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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SOU 506M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SOU 506M, 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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What year was SOU 506M registered?

SOU 506M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 February 1974.

Is SOU 506M safe to buy?

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