MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,063 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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headlamp reflectors corroded and water ingress both sides
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight cracking to o/s rear tyre
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise offside rear lower quarter panel corroded
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
adsvise front bumper missing
advise all vehicle trim missing
advise nearside front wheel arch corroded
advise nearside side front floor pan corroded
advise offside rear light lense cracked
advise all vehicle wiring not succure inside
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise all vehicle trim missing inside vehicle
advise front bumper missing
advise nearside front wheel arch corroded
advise offside rear light lense cracked
advise offside rear qarter panel corroded at lower corner
advise all vehicle wiring not succure inside vehicle
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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VPH 551M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VPH 551M, 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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What year was VPH 551M registered?
VPH 551M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 April 1974.
Is VPH 551M safe to buy?
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