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VPG 300M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,942 mi
Last recorded79,942 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 300M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 79,942 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 79,942 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,905 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Front of step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 76,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 75,657 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,249 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 74,508 miles

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

battery insecure

off side front step corroded

windscreen damaged - not testable area

Fail 16 May 2012 74,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

off side front step corroded

windscreen damaged - not testable area

Pass 18 May 2011 72,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,406 miles

corrosion near r/h/f jacking point

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,255 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2007 64,034 miles

Nearside rear tyre has started cracking on its inside wall.

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

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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VPG 300M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPG 300M, 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 VPG 300M registered?

VPG 300M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 April 1974.

Is VPG 300M safe to buy?

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