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VDM 619M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,186 mi
Last recorded24,186 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDM 619M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 24,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 23,986 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 23,944 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torsion bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torsion bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 23,846 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 23,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 23,716 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded / undersealed.

Fail 3 May 2019 23,715 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded / undersealed.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded but undersealed.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 23,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded but undersealed.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 22,246 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 22,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 21,676 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 21,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,259 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 20,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,909 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 17,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,194 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,755 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 13,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 5,670 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 4,990 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 3,970 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,970 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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VDM 619M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc 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 VDM 619M, 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 VDM 619M?

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What year was VDM 619M registered?

VDM 619M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is VDM 619M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDM 619M shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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