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VLE 234M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLE 234M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 84,438 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2014 82,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 81,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 80,668 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 80,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 79,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 77,913 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 76,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 76,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 75,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front windscreen washer slightly blocked

Fail 4 May 2006 73,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2006 73,776 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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VLE 234M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLE 234M, 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

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What year was VLE 234M registered?

VLE 234M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 May 1974.

Is VLE 234M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLE 234M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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