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VPH 818M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,389 mi
Last recorded83,389 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 818M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,389 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 83,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Early corrosion to both central chassis rails

Early corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Early corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush badly perished (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,433 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,835 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 76,787 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

osr outer cv boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,001 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 75,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,702 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension subframe /axle repaired

underbody shields fitted

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 74,200 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front axel/subframe is poorly repaired on the os where the front edge goes up behind the chassis - advise rust free replacement

good quality of restoration on bodywork

horn and washer switches relocated and adequatly labled

interior carpets firmly glued down preventing better inspection of usual corrosion areas on these vehicles

underside has been heavyly sprayed with underseal

wiper control insecure on column

Pass 5 May 2006 73,391 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 73,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 818M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 818M, 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 818M registered?

VPH 818M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 April 1974.

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