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URO 757M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,677 mi
Last recorded46,677 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURO 757M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 46,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 33,386 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,977 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,528 miles

sl;ight corrosion rear of sills

Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,985 miles

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

play in top column mount

slight play in steering idler

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brakes 24% imbalance

Fail 21 Apr 2012 19,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brakes 24% imbalance

Pass 13 Nov 2010 15,652 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 15,600 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 7,286 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Oct 2008 7,253 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 1,704 miles

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

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 757M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URO 757M, 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 URO 757M registered?

URO 757M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is URO 757M safe to buy?

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