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VMY 824M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,279 mi
Last recorded45,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMY 824M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 45,279 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 44,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 44,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 43,566 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,002 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 42,997 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 45,066 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 45,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,726 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,588 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 38,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 35,147 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 35,147 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,679 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,626 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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VMY 824M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VMY 824M, 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 VMY 824M registered?

VMY 824M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 April 1974.

Is VMY 824M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMY 824M shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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