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SRL 120M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,210 mi
Last recorded96,210 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRL 120M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,210 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,598 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 93,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,644 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 92,643 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,220 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,331 miles

underneath of vehicle is rusty and in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,002 miles

head lamp reflectors dull & in poor condition. front axle beam corroded & poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2008 85,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 84,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front bump stop is missing.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,998 miles

nearside front bump stop is missing.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 83,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 83,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SRL 120M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRL 120M, 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 SRL 120M registered?

SRL 120M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 March 1974.

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