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STG 720M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,631 mi
Last recorded152,631 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 720M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 152,631 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 150,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 147,514 miles

under vehicle has various welding repairs

Fail 21 Jan 2019 147,512 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under vehicle has various welding repairs

Fail 5 Jan 2019 147,464 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both inner door sills, front and rear inner wings, front inner cross member panels, all chassis out riggers, floor pans and front axle have welding repairs covered in sealer

Pass 13 Jan 2018 143,715 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 143,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 140,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,248 miles

Corrosion to front lower panel and all inner sills repaired.

Drivers seat runner only "tack" welded to floor.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in centre steering idler.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 139,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to front lower panel and all inner sills repaired.

Drivers seat runner only "tack" welded to floor.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in centre steering idler.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 136,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 136,162 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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STG 720M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc 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 STG 720M, 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 STG 720M registered?

STG 720M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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