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STX 362M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,233 mi
Last recorded212,233 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTX 362M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 212,233 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 212,233 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 209,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 208,559 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 208,559 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 207,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 206,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 206,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 206,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r bump stop cup missing

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2012 206,862 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 206,862 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 205,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle has had extensive welding some jouints missed not weaking vehicle structure

Fail 23 Jun 2011 205,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle has had extensive welding some jouints missed not weaking vehicle structure

Pass 16 Jun 2010 204,268 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear service brake and parking brake not as effective as o/s rear

vehicle has had extensive welding some jouints missed not weakening vehicle structure

Pass 1 Jul 2009 201,071 miles

vehicle has had extensive welding some jouints missed and other covered not weakening vehicle structure

Fail 23 Jun 2009 200,999 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

vehicle has had extensive welding some jouints missed and other covered not weakening vehicle structure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 199,085 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 199,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 198,806 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 198,219 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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STX 362M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 STX 362M, 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 STX 362M registered?

STX 362M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1974.

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