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SUV 154N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUV 154N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,930 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,930 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 99,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,652 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 99,650 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 99,649 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 99,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 99,053 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs corroded

offside front inner wheel arch has a rust hole but not in any prescribed area

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,689 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,689 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 98,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2012 98,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,822 miles

Corrosion to front axle, close to exsessive on the nearside

Corrosion to front valance on the offside near steering box

Corrosion to offside front door step

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 7 Feb 2011 96,812 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to front axle, close to exsessive on the nearside

Corrosion to front valance on the offside near steering box

Corrosion to offside front door step

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 12 Jan 2010 96,185 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Close to excessive play in nearside outer track rod end

Exhaust has minor leak

Front shock bushes worn

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Nearside battery poorly fitted

Offside sun visor poory stowed

Play in inner track rod ends

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Rear floor rusty

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jan 2010 96,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal rubber split

Close to excessive play in nearside outer track rod end

Exhaust has minor leak

Front shock bushes worn

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Nearside battery poorly fitted

Offside sun visor poory stowed

Play in inner track rod ends

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Rear floor rusty

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Dec 2009 96,169 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber split

Close to excessive play in offside front wheel bearing

Evidence of por weld repair to offside front torsion bar mounting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber lower bushes worn

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside battery poorly fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside sun visor poorly stowed

Oil leak

Rear floor rusty

Slight play in inner track rod ends

Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,088 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 93,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,488 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 88,488 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,306 miles

off side mirror cracked

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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SUV 154N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SUV 154N, 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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SUV 154N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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