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VPE 741M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,309 mi
Last recorded73,309 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPE 741M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,198 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 72,891 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 72,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,618 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 72,618 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,759 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,759 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,651 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,842 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,839 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unusual wear front tyres-high/low points inner shoulders.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,461 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 44,461 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 42,437 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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VPE 741M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VPE 741M, 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 VPE 741M?

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What year was VPE 741M registered?

VPE 741M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is VPE 741M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPE 741M shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPE 741M have outstanding finance?

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