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VUL 313M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,264 mi
Last recorded81,264 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUL 313M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 81,264 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexie's also age cracking (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both at brake master cylinder poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlight aim on the low side

Offside Front mirror glass starting to delaminate

Offside Rear Outer c.v boot cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play shank loose in rack, (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around pedals (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexie's also age cracking (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both at brake master cylinder poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlight aim on the low side

Offside Front mirror glass starting to delaminate

Offside Rear Outer c.v boot cracking

Towbar component insecure 24mm ball bolts (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,801 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,683 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 74,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,084 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 73,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,346 miles

wipers poor condition

rust in both front doors

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2009 71,215 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel cap difficult to open

Fail 15 Aug 2008 71,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,304 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 68,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 66,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VUL 313M 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 58.8%.

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 VUL 313M, 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 VUL 313M registered?

VUL 313M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 June 1974.

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