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TMO 286M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMO 286M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,905 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 48,903 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch out rigger (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 48,714 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to rubber flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle entry step corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,538 miles

extensive underbody welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,354 miles

Extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 45,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,706 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion offside and nearside front steps

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 29 Jul 2013 44,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion offside and nearside front steps

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,394 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s o/s door steps corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 44,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s o/s door steps corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,047 miles

door steps corrodeing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 44,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

door steps corrodeing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,697 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion offside and nearside front steps

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

corrosion offside and nearside front steps

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside rear inner ond outer cvboots split

offside rear inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2008 41,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,553 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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TMO 286M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 TMO 286M, 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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TMO 286M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 April 1974.

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