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SPO 109M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,822 mi
Last recorded56,822 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPO 109M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 56,822 miles

Offside Rear suspension steel dust cover corroded

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle in severel areas incl suspension/floors/sills etc

Fail 4 Sep 2017 56,822 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outriggers holed x 2 in a few places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front chassis outriggers holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear suspension steel dust cover corroded

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle in severel areas incl suspension/floors/sills etc

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,717 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 56,717 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 56,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,175 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,175 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

nearside head lamp cracked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,751 miles

Coolant leak

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,598 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 55,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,916 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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SPO 109M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPO 109M, 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 SPO 109M registered?

SPO 109M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 March 1974.

Is SPO 109M safe to buy?

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