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UMK 290M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,395 mi
Last recorded7,395 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMK 290M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 7,395 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 7,395 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 6,724 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 6,712 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2012 6,688 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2009 6,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 6,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,074 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 6,074 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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