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VUV 588M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,645 mi
Last recorded53,645 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUV 588M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 53,645 miles

under body corroded, covered in grease or other material

Fail 10 Aug 2024 53,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,557 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s. Outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Under body slightly corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 52,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet provide insufficient washer liquid. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s. Outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Under body slightly corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,010 miles

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Underside of car rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2022 51,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Underside of car rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,565 miles

Front Under body slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 48,565 miles

Front Under body slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 45,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower under body corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition cracking between treads

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 45,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition cracking between treads

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,920 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,494 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 44,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,175 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 44,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,090 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking on offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2012 42,478 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking on offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2011 41,685 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f wheel bearings on limit of freeplay

o/s/r brake binding

screen washers int

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,685 miles

o/s/f wheel bearings on limit of freeplay

o/s/r brake binding

screen washers int

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,181 miles

o/s/f wheel bearings on limit of freeplay

o/s/r brake part binding

screen washers int.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,607 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,266 miles

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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VUV 588M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VUV 588M, 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 VUV 588M registered?

VUV 588M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is VUV 588M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUV 588M shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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