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TRD 513M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,899 mi
Last recorded43,899 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRD 513M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 43,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion front of wheel arch (with holes)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded with holes

Offside Rear corrosion front of wheel arch with holes

Offside outer sill corroded with holes

corrosion around front bumper n/s/f inner and o/s/f outer

corrosion around o/s/r engine mounting (with holes)

o/s/r cover plate corroded around suspension component

Pass 19 May 2017 38,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 38,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 37,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,555 miles

slight play in steering idler, not excessive

Fail 4 Dec 2013 36,554 miles

Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,393 miles

corrosion in several areas,not excessive

metal brake pipes corroded front and rear

n/s/f tyre cracked

slight free play in steering idler and ball joints

Fail 16 Jun 2011 34,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in several areas,not excessive

metal brake pipes corroded front and rear

n/s/f tyre cracked

slight free play in steering idler and ball joints

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,282 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 33,282 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2006 31,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TRD 513M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TRD 513M, 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 TRD 513M registered?

TRD 513M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 June 1974.

Is TRD 513M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRD 513M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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