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SVF 879N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1635cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,701 mi
Last recorded22,701 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVF 879N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,635cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 22,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 18,545 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 15 May 2014 15,906 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,274 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 13,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 9,306 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 9,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 5,428 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 5,424 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SVF 879N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,635cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVF 879N, 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 SVF 879N registered?

SVF 879N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 August 1974.

Is SVF 879N safe to buy?

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