MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front suspension subframe /axle repaired
underbody shields fitted
underside heavily undersealed
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VPH 818M safe to buy?
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