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VPB 246M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

63,491 mi
Last recorded63,491 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPB 246M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,491 miles

Brake pedal return spring defective but brakes still functioning as intended.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S. (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 63,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal return spring defective but brakes still functioning as intended.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S. (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,139 miles

Rear Outer N/S & O/S C.V.boots slightly perished/deteriorated.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)

Slight wear in steering idler.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/S & O/S, Hoses also slightly deteriorated. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop N/S & O/S (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Outer N/S & O/S C.V.boots slightly perished/deteriorated.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)

Slight wear in steering idler.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,709 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,504 miles

Bolt missing on o/s/r driveshaft ( 7 bolts remaining)

Excessive corrosion forming on o/s outer door sill but cosmetic only panel

Excessive welding to chassis , body and seat belt anchorage points exact strength unknown

Heat exchangers corroded through and cables not connected

Horn operated by dash switch (reccommend clearly marking to avoid confusion)

N/s/f door step corroded but strong enough at present

O/s/f susspension bump stop missing

Wiper arm pivots worn

Fail 20 May 2013 62,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bolt missing on o/s/r driveshaft ( 7 bolts remaining)

Drivers window dropped into door

Excessive corrosion forming on o/s outer door sill but cosmetic only panel

Excessive welding to chassis , body and seat belt anchorage points exact strength unknown

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Heat exchangers corroded through and cables not connected

Horn operated by dash switch (reccommend clearly marking to avoid confusion)

N/s/f door step corroded but strong enough at present

O/s/f susspension bump stop missing

Wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 11 May 2012 62,336 miles

bolt missing from offside rear driveshaft flange

corrosion forming in bulkhead panels ,chassis,outriggers,floorpan generally

excessive corrosion of offside outer sill, away from prescribed areas(location of lower fixing points of rear seat belts unknown due to covered parts)

front discs corroded

offside rear footbrake more efficient than nearside rear

washers/wipers slow

Pass 17 May 2011 61,650 miles

bolt missing from offside rear drivehaft flange

excessive corrosion of offside outer sill,away from prescribed areas.(location of lower fixing points of rear seat belts unknown due to covered parts)

front discs corroded

offside rear footbrake more efficient than nearside rear

Fail 16 May 2011 61,650 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bolt missing from offside rear drivehaft flange

excessive corrosion of offside outer sill,away from prescribed areas.(location of lower fixing points of rear seat belts unknown due to covered parts)

front discs corroded

offside rear footbrake more efficient than nearside rear

Pass 10 May 2010 61,582 miles

filler evident in offside outer sill,away from all prescribed areas

headlamp switch loose in dash

rear no.plate discoulered

slight crack in front no.plate

Fail 10 May 2010 61,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

excessive corrosion of nearside outer sill, away from all prescribed areas,advise repair

filler evident in offside outer sill,away from all prescribed areas

headlamp switch loose in dash

rear no.plate discoulered

slight crack in front no.plate

Pass 9 May 2009 60,772 miles

All metal brake pipes getting rusty (cleaned and oiled on service)

Both no plates slight damage

Front axle beam has been welded by others

Front windscreen slight damage

HAzard flasher switch used in conjunction with fuse for ignition on and off settings

Heat exchangers not connected

Horn switch on steering wheel in operative but auxillary switch on dash fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,769 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All metal brake pipes getting corroded

Front windscreen has slight damage

Horn switch inoperative but auxillary switch on dash used

O/s/r handbrake cable loose in backplate

Reaar no plate poor condition / Front no plate cracked

washers weak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front suspension bump stops missing

oil leak (gearbox)

rear (inner and outer) cv gaiters deteriorated/split

Fail 30 Apr 2008 59,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front suspension bump stops missing

oil leak (gearbox)

rear (inner and outer) cv gaiters deteriorated/split

unable to securely shut engine hatch

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,262 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 16 Apr 2007 57,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,036 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 57,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front metal brake pipes and n/s front too rear corroeded

o/s front tyre badley perished on inside side wall

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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VPB 246M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VPB 246M, 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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VPB 246M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 May 1974.

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