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TPE 917M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,473 mi
Last recorded39,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPE 917M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,473 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 39,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' large items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering idler

Pass 31 May 2016 38,843 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 38,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,082 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 36,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,328 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,391 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

adv steering idler arm

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,053 miles

rubber boot insecure on o/s front lower suspension ball joint

some play on ball joint on steering arm to idler on front suspension beam

n/s rear inner driveshaft boot split & spraying grease onto exhaust

Fail 4 Aug 2010 32,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rubber boot insecure on o/s front lower suspension ball joint

some play on ball joint on steering arm to idler on front suspension beam

n/s rear inner driveshaft boot split & spraying grease onto exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,285 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 31,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,173 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,978 miles

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

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,686 miles

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

n/s inner sill edge surface corrosion not within prescribed area

n/s top ball joint boot split could lead to premature wear

Fail 25 Jul 2006 21,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s inner sill edge surface corrosion not within prescribed area

n/s top ball joint boot split could lead to premature wear

Pass 3 Aug 2005 15,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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TPE 917M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TPE 917M, 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 TPE 917M registered?

TPE 917M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1974.

Is TPE 917M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPE 917M shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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