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SYX 142M

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,051 mi
Last recorded84,051 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYX 142M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,051 miles

corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch

front pads part worn

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,036 miles

some corrosion on both front jacking points

some surface corrosion on n/s/f seat belt mount

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,971 miles

both front jacking points corroded

both rear brake pipes from wheel cylinders slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2014 83,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front jacking points corroded

both rear brake pipes from wheel cylinders slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,687 miles

front outriggers corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,338 miles

corrosion on n/s/f jacking point

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,338 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on n/s/f jacking point

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010

hole at o/s/f of vehicle not within 30cm of any components or structure

hole in o/s/f sill/floot inner not within 30cm of any components or vehicle structure

slight play in n/s/f steering arm ball joint

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,331 miles

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

exhaust corroded

patches of corrosion on body

patches of corrosion on underbody

Fail 13 Jul 2009 77,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

patches of corrosion on body

patches of corrosion on underbody

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,604 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side heat exgange pipe hold

rear number plate deteriorating

slite play frants and rears wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jul 2008 72,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side heat exgange pipe hold

rear number plate deteriorating

slite play frants and rears wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,087 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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SYX 142M is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 SYX 142M, 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 51 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 SYX 142M registered?

SYX 142M is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 June 1975.

Is SYX 142M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYX 142M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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