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URO 736M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

148,109 mi
Last recorded148,109 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURO 736M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 148,109 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rubber covers cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 148,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rubber covers cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 147,806 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight knocking on steering box

Fail 11 Oct 2016 147,805 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight knocking on steering box

Pass 22 Apr 2015 146,962 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight knocking on steering box

slight movement in centre steering idler

Fail 22 Apr 2015 146,960 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight knocking on steering box

slight movement in centre steering idler

Pass 10 Apr 2014 145,302 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 145,300 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 144,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre x member slight corrosion.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 144,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 144,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis wire mounting corroded and loose.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 144,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis wire mounting corroded and loose.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 143,342 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 142,028 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 142,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 140,709 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 140,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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URO 736M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 URO 736M, 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 URO 736M registered?

URO 736M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 May 1974.

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