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VFM 128N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,964 mi
Last recorded72,964 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFM 128N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 72,964 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 72,964 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,990 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 70,986 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,413 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,025 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 66,025 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Fail 14 Mar 2022 66,025 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,907 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,424 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 65,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,270 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner forward (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear axle tube osr

Fail 11 Jun 2019 65,270 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner forward (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear axle tube osr

Pass 23 May 2018 64,848 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 64,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,035 miles

wiper only working on first speed

Fail 15 Jun 2017 64,035 miles

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

wiper only working on first speed

Fail 8 Jun 2017 64,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wiper only working on first speed

Pass 20 May 2016 63,015 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 63,015 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 13 May 2015 60,491 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 60,485 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 58,798 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2014 58,793 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2013 57,971 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 57,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 56,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 56,388 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,372 miles

N/S/F FLOOR PAN CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 22 Jul 2011 56,372 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

N/S/F FLOOR PAN CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 12 May 2010 55,911 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake mastercyclinder and servo only has 4 welds to chassis

front crossmember corroded

o/s/f step corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 54,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,691 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering damper repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,200 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 48,181 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2005 37,944 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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VFM 128N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VFM 128N, 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 VFM 128N registered?

VFM 128N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 September 1974.

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