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TUG 248M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,827 mi
Last recorded218,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUG 248M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 218,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion under nearside front seat outside off prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,753 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,629 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 14,940 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 14,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2005 8,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 8,185 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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TUG 248M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUG 248M, 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 TUG 248M registered?

TUG 248M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is TUG 248M safe to buy?

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