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TDH 268M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,887 mi
Last recorded41,887 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDH 268M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 41,887 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 41,289 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 41,288 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 41,282 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,832 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 39,823 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding both sides [rear wheel bearings checked] (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,751 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight footbrake travel

Fail 21 Apr 2015 38,743 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front cross member slightly corroded

slight footbrake travel

Pass 22 Apr 2014

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 268M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 268M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDH 268M registered?

TDH 268M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1974.

Is TDH 268M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDH 268M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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