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VBP 840N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,152 mi
Last recorded62,152 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBP 840N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,151 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,144 miles

tyre valve stems perished

Fail 25 Apr 2015 62,144 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyre valve stems perished

Pass 3 May 2014 62,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 55,374 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,824 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 48,614 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 48,603 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 47,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 47,484 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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VBP 840N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBP 840N, 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

How do I check the history of VBP 840N?

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What year was VBP 840N registered?

VBP 840N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 September 1974.

Is VBP 840N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBP 840N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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