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VRK 155M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

21,831 mi
Last recorded21,831 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRK 155M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 21,831 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 21,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 21,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,787 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 21,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 21,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,455 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 21,455 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,890 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,442 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 20,442 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,048 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 17,996 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 17,996 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Apr 2012 16,987 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,783 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f trye worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2010 153,909 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 153,909 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,655 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 13,654 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VRK 155M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VRK 155M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRK 155M registered?

VRK 155M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 March 1974.

Is VRK 155M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRK 155M shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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