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VPH 551M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,063 mi
Last recorded23,063 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 551M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 23,063 miles

headlamp reflectors corroded and water ingress both sides

Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,031 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 23,031 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 23,031 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,934 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,841 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,759 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 20,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,024 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 73,992 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,386 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 71,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 62,879 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 62,771 miles

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?

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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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?

The MOT history for VPH 551M shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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