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VUV 595M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,525 mi
Last recorded44,525 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUV 595M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2017 44,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front floor panels to seat mounts and rear body out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2016 42,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2015 39,696 miles

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all bit dry req wax oil grease top up through out been weled blacked through out preventive maintanace does work tel rossi 01246/851090/2

Pass 29 Jun 2014 36,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,950 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills floor chassi req lot wax oil to protect

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,516 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills floor chassi req lot wax oil to protect

Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,040 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BODY WORK BEEN WELED AND BLACKED HEAVY THROUGH OUT

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,831 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exstenstive welding has been carried out on chassis,body,floor,sills and subframes throughout the vehicle and has been wax oiled

Fail 10 Jul 2010 30,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exstenstive welding has been carried out on chassis,body,floor,sills and subframes throughout the vehicle and has been wax oiled

Pass 18 Jul 2009 28,783 miles

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

welding has been carried throughout the vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2009 28,783 miles

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

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

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

welding has been carried throughout the vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,086 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dry on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,256 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 25,258 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 595M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUV 595M, 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 VUV 595M registered?

VUV 595M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 April 1974.

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The MOT history for VUV 595M shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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