MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,395 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at master corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all x 4, also all perished (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at master corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
many underside repairs =covered in undersill
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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UMK 290M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UMK 290M, 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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How do I check the history of UMK 290M?
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What year was UMK 290M registered?
UMK 290M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 January 1974.
Is UMK 290M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UMK 290M shows 9 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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