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UDM 374M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,296 mi
Last recorded154,296 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDM 374M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 154,296 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,524 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 131,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,005 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both deflectors starting to discolour (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 151,005 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both deflectors starting to discolour (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 151,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside chassis has corrosion but not within prescribed areas

Offside inner / outer sill joining area corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 19 Dec 2014 151,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside chassis has corrosion but not within prescribed areas

Offside inner / outer sill joining area corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jun 2013 149,043 miles

Nearside top kingpin rubber deteriorated.

Vehicle heavely underseald.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 149,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside top kingpin rubber deteriorated.

Vehicle heavely underseald.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 147,433 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 15 Jun 2011 144,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 142,470 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 142,470 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 141,903 miles

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

o/s/r hand-brake slightly low effort

Pass 10 May 2008 141,176 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 140,769 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 140,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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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UDM 374M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UDM 374M, 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 UDM 374M registered?

UDM 374M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1974.

Is UDM 374M safe to buy?

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