MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
wipers slightly smearing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
wipers slightly smearing
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)
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
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
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
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
wet test
n/s & o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes worn...
play in centre front steering arm ball joint....
screen washers poor....
engine smokey
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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?
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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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