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TDH 266M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,247 mi
Last recorded84,247 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDH 266M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 84,247 miles

Corrosion to the roof on the O/S/R above the air intake

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 83,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,718 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,611 miles

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

chassis corroded centre to rear but not in prescribed areas yet.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,211 miles

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,195 miles

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

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

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,278 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,174 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,807 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis corroded at engine mounts

n/s/f chassis corroded

number plates are incorrect colour if date registered is 01/01/1973 on

rear driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 71,182 miles

offside rear outer constant verlosity gaitor split

Pass 10 Jul 2010 70,353 miles

offside rear c v gaitor split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,911 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 68,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 68,633 miles

3 of 4 front suspension bumpstops missing

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

Corrosion to nearside of front crossmember

Fail 20 May 2008 68,629 miles

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

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3 of 4 front suspension bumpstops missing

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

Corrosion to nearside of front crossmember

Corrosion to offside floorpan

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise various welding done and undersealed

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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TDH 266M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TDH 266M, 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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TDH 266M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1974.

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