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TFB 60M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

41,043 mi
Last recorded41,043 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFB 60M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,043 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 41,043 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 40,242 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 40,240 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,470 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (end of sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 39,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (end of sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 38,588 miles

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 385,886 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 37,866 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 37,830 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 35,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,470 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 34,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,922 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 32,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 317,218 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 317,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 282,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,415 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear cv gaters torn

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,275 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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TFB 60M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TFB 60M, 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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TFB 60M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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