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TNO 874N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,764 mi
Last recorded92,764 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNO 874N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,829 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,637 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine compartment floor under battery corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,551 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine compartment floor under battery corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 91,513 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine compartment floor under battery corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,269 miles

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

front axle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 90,969 miles

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

front axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,472 miles

front axle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,977 miles

front axle corroded

strong smell of fuel in vehicle. No leaks evident

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,556 miles

front axle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,777 miles

front axle corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 88,652 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,652 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,444 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear crossmember corroded

slight corrosion to battery tray

Fail 24 Sep 2013 88,430 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear crossmember corroded

slight corrosion to battery tray

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

battery is insecure

dash board back lighting not working when lights are switched on

main beam tell tail not working

nearside and offside rear battery trays are corroded

nearside rear bumper crossmember is corroded

no rear fog lamp signal at tow bar socket

offside front bumpstop is corroded

offside front floor is corroded but not within a prescribed area or mounting

Fail 2 Oct 2012 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

battery is insecure

dash board back lighting not working when lights are switched on

main beam tell tail not working

nearside and offside rear battery trays are corroded

nearside rear bumper crossmember is corroded

no rear fog lamp signal at tow bar socket

offside front bumpstop is corroded

offside front floor is corroded but not within a prescribed area or mounting

Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

chassis centre cross section is corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting

nearside rear battery tray is corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting

offside front bump stop is corroded

offside rear battery tray is corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting

tow bar prescribed area corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,145 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear battery trays slightly corroded

offside front bump stop slightly deterioated

Fail 20 Sep 2010 87,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear battery trays slightly corroded

offside front bump stop slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,672 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery tray corroded

offside front bump stop mounting corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 86,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

battery tray corroded

offside front bump stop mounting corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery tray corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting

offside rear chassis leg corroded close to engin e mounting

Pass 16 Apr 2007 86,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 85,481 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 85,481 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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TNO 874N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNO 874N, 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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What year was TNO 874N registered?

TNO 874N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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