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SWY 726M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,103 mi
Last recorded17,103 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWY 726M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2017 17,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front axle end tubes (2.4.A.3)

extensive welding, rustproofing and corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside

Pass 2 Feb 2016 16,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 16,406 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 15,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 15,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,990 miles

o/s front lower inner step slight corrosion but not in prescibed area

Fail 1 Jun 2011 14,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 14,629 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 13,772 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perished and cracking

Fail 13 May 2009 13,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyres deteriating on walls

Fail 26 Feb 2008 13,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyres deteriating on walls

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,760 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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SWY 726M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SWY 726M, 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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SWY 726M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1974.

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