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SPX 403M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,017 mi
Last recorded96,017 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPX 403M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 96,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front inner valance slight corrosion.. slight play in steering idler.

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,261 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv cover poor condition

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in most joints (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 95,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Next to seat (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer cv cover poor condition

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in most joints (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 94,526 miles

nearside rear outer cv boot deteriorated

offside front seat belt mounting rusting

Pass 28 May 2014 93,759 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,422 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 93,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,566 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,251 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 87,748 miles

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

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

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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SPX 403M 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 83.3%.

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 SPX 403M, 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

How do I check the history of SPX 403M?

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What year was SPX 403M registered?

SPX 403M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 May 1974.

Is SPX 403M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPX 403M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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