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VMY 819M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMY 819M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 95,646 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 95,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,640 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres sidewalls and tread cracking

both headlamps pattern only just visible

both rear outriggers heavily under sealed unable to check fully

bottom colomn rubber bush splitting

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis area heavily undersealed unable to fully check

n/s/r and o/s/r backing sill areas heavily undersealed unable to fully check

Fail 18 Aug 2010 95,638 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all four tyres sidewalls and tread cracking

bottom colomn rubber bush splitting

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis area heavily undersealed unable to fully check

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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VMY 819M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMY 819M, 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

How do I check the history of VMY 819M?

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What year was VMY 819M registered?

VMY 819M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 March 1974.

Is VMY 819M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMY 819M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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