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TBJ 848M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,058 mi
Last recorded99,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBJ 848M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 99,058 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 97,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 97,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 97,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 96,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 96,309 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,023 miles

corrosion to body outriggers

Pass 1 May 2015 94,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 93,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake valve slightly leaking

Pass 2 May 2012 91,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight weap from brake valve

Pass 13 May 2011 89,828 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 May 2011 89,824 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2010 88,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 169,409 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 168,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 167,054 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 167,054 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play. †near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2006 166,922 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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TBJ 848M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TBJ 848M, 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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TBJ 848M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 February 1974.

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