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UYU 140M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,559 mi
Last recorded39,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYU 140M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 39,559 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,139 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 30 Jul 2024 34,930 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 13 Jul 2023 32,225 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 30,388 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,046 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front chassis or cab corroded within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 26,559 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 26,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,970 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,542 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corodded

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,285 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion o/s/f in wheel arch

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,386 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,989 miles

advise o/s front tyre perished and cracked on inner side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,981 miles

advise condition of o/s front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,069 miles

Oil leak

o/s front tyre starting to crack/perrish at time of test

Fail 16 May 2011 90,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre starting to crack/perrish at time of test

Pass 16 May 2011 90,818 miles

Oil leak

o/s front tyre starting to crack/perrish at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,660 miles

o/s front tyre starting to crack/perrish at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,604 miles

Oil leak

o/s door bottom staarting to corrode at time of test

o/s front step starting to corrode at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2006 88,572 miles

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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UYU 140M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 UYU 140M, 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 UYU 140M registered?

UYU 140M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 May 1974.

Is UYU 140M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYU 140M shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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