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VPH 556M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 556M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2016 72,555 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped from flexi (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure Battery tray coroded (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported From flexi (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel tub near step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,487 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 12 Jun 2015 70,443 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,595 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear towbar bracket sharp at ends

Fail 28 May 2014 68,551 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear towbar bracket sharp at ends

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,228 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on inside edges of tread

oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside & offside front suspension upper ball joints

slight play in steering idler arm.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 663,419 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 66,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,823 miles

o/s/r outer cv gaitor split

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 556M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPH 556M, 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 556M registered?

VPH 556M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 June 1974.

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