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VMV 878M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,302 mi
Last recorded183,302 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMV 878M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 183,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 24 Aug 2017 183,301 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Front Lower Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front suspension arms (front axel) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 25 Aug 2016 181,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 181,100 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 180,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body under sealed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 180,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 179,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 178,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lots of welding done to under/around the vehicle.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 176,500 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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VMV 878M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VMV 878M, 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 VMV 878M registered?

VMV 878M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is VMV 878M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMV 878M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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