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TKN 624N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,891 mi
Last recorded38,891 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKN 624N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2018 38,890 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to splitter (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,746 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

panel behind rear bumper is corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 36,746 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis joins front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

panel behind rear bumper is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,447 miles

Nearside Front crossmember is corroded

Offside inner wheel arch is corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 36,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front crossmember is corroded

Offside inner wheel arch is corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,990 miles

nearside front chassis leg corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,767 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 34,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,029 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 34,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,879 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front chassis to cross member corroded

offside front suspension mounting corroded

slight wear in steering idler

Fail 8 Aug 2011 32,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front chassis to cross member corroded

offside front suspension mounting corroded

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,388 miles

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Nearside front chassis to cross member corroded

Nearside front hub brake pipe corroding

Offside front suspension mount corroding

Rear of chassis brake pipe by 'T' piece corroding

Slight wear in steering idler

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,315 miles

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Nearside front cross member to chassis corroded

Nearside front hub brake pipe corroding

Offside front suspension mount corroding

Offside windscreen wiper poor condition

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer fluid level low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,803 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to offside front lower suspension mounting

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,972 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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TKN 624N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TKN 624N, 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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TKN 624N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 September 1974.

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