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VPH 827M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,923 mi
Last recorded31,923 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 827M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,045 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member bumper mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear inner arch corroding

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger area (6.1.B.2)

all tyres starting to perish

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,490 miles

tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,541 miles

tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 19 May 2012 27,026 miles

corrosion n/s/r main chassis

corrosion steel brake pipe to o/s/r flexible hose

slight freeplay in steering box

travel in footbrake

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 25,716 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,013 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 23,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 21,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre starting to split on outside wall

offside front tyre running close to suspenion

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,076 miles

nearside front tyre starting to split on outside wall

offside front tyre running close to suspenion

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,695 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,685 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 18,635 miles

Nearside Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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 827M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 827M, 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 827M registered?

VPH 827M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 May 1974.

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