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VGC 899M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,320 mi
Last recorded5,320 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGC 899M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 5,320 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 4,994 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 2,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 98,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,717 miles

all brake pipes coverd

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes coverd

on border front tyers slight crackes in tread

Pass 19 May 2016 86,456 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear of arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front and rear brake pipes covered

Front undershield fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,839 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes covered

Fail 2 Jun 2015 85,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes covered

Pass 28 May 2014 84,802 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 15 May 2014 84,802 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 May 2013 82,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 80,253 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,465 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 79,382 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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VGC 899M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 899M, 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 899M registered?

VGC 899M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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