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THO 710M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

29,216 mi
Last recorded29,216 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHO 710M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,216 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 29,216 miles

Central Front Intermediate drop arm insecure central supporting coupling bushes (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play connection to central supporting coupling (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 29,186 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative HORN IS ACTIVATED WHEN INDICATORS USED, ALSO WHEN W/WASHER SWITCH OPERATED (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CORROSION WITHIN 30CMS OF SUSPENSION UNIT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play SUSPECT HUB NUT LOOSE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety ENGINE DIP STICK MISSING AND LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front STEERING IDLER SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL PANEL AND FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 24,282 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 24,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 21,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe joint insecure (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 21,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe joint insecure (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,049 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 17,049 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 9,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,402 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 7,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 5,439 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 5,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,985 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 3,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,579 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 3,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 99,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 96,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 92,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to view the front brakes through the front wheels

Fail 19 Jul 2006 92,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to view the front brakes through the wheels

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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THO 710M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 THO 710M, 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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THO 710M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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