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VRK 170M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

16,349 mi
Last recorded16,349 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRK 170M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,349 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 16,349 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front panel,inner (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers wiper blade broken (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 15,907 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 15,906 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure nearside front brake hose (3.6.B.3)

Brake hose bulging under pressure offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,978 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,962 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,636 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 14,636 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,998 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,229 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 13,229 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,886 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,559 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 10,556 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,552 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2008 10,514 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,063 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 3,063 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2006 94,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 94,810 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 94,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 170M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 VRK 170M, 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 VRK 170M registered?

VRK 170M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is VRK 170M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRK 170M shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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