CarVerify

Free Car Check

TEJ 480M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,869 mi
Last recorded35,869 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEJ 480M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 35,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 34,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 33,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,087 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,493 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 31,487 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

upper column bush-slight wear

Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,053 miles

n/s front tyre tracking off

slight blow on exhaust

slight noise from o/s front w/bearing

slight play in steering drag link

slight play in upper column bush

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp pattern poor

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 19,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TEJ 480M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TEJ 480M, 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

How do I check the history of TEJ 480M?

You can check the full history of TEJ 480M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TEJ 480M registered?

TEJ 480M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 February 1974.

Is TEJ 480M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEJ 480M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TEJ 480M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TEJ 480M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.