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URO 755M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURO 755M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,875 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis extension corroded and holed

Offside Front inner valance corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,766 miles

Front offside and nearside chassis rail corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis extension is corroded and holed

Offside Front inner valance is corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,687 miles

Front offside and nearside chassis rail corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis extension is corroded and holed

Offside Front inner valance is corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis extension is corroded and holed

Offside Front inner valance is corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis extension is corroded and holed

Offside Front inner valance is corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from 3 way union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 73,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from 3 way union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion nearside front floor pan

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,924 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe not fully secured

Offside rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear engine mounting bushes deteriorated.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 71,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offide rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Offside rear brake pipe not fully secured.

Rear Engine mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,864 miles

Engine mounts appear soft

Exhaust heatshield loose o/s.

Grommet missing off small metal brake pipe to OSR.

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

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

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

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

Passenger front door difficult to open from inside.

some fixings adrift on towing bracket.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 71,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

belly pans showing signs of corrosion

exhaust heat shield loose

very slight wheel bearing play in all four wheels

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

belly pans showing signs of corrosion

exhaust heat shield loose

very slight wheel bearing play in all four wheels

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,197 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

number plate light dim

Fail 31 May 2011 70,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil lead rubbing fuel filter

nearside rear inner drive shaft gator split

number plate light dim

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front steering drag link joint hidden from view by shield

steering idler has some play

Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,808 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front steering drag link joint hidden from view by shield

steering idler has some play

Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,123 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 67,357 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,598 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlights rusty

tail lights dim

Fail 8 Jun 2007 66,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlights rusty

tail lights dim

Fail 30 Aug 2006 66,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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 755M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 755M, 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 755M registered?

URO 755M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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