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VGC 649M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,628 mi
Last recorded139,628 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGC 649M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 139,628 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 137,009 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 137,009 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 136,092 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 136,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 29 Apr 2014 135,064 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 135,064 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 12 Apr 2013 133,989 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both offside tyres perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2013 133,988 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both offside tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 132,807 miles

wet test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 129,908 miles

n/s & o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes worn...

play in centre front steering arm ball joint....

screen washers poor....

Pass 20 Apr 2010 128,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 125,733 miles

engine smokey

Pass 29 Apr 2008 124,689 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 123,654 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 123,654 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 121,934 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VGC 649M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGC 649M, 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 VGC 649M registered?

VGC 649M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1974.

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