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VVB 462M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

199,282 mi
Last recorded199,282 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVB 462M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 199,282 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired corroded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired corroded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 198,078 miles

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

Rear both tyres perishing

various chassis out riggers corroding.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 198,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

various chassis out riggers corroding.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 197,239 miles

Offside rear and front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion on front body panels.

Slight corrosion on offside and near side rear chassis outriggers.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 197,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear and front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion on front body panels.

Slight corrosion on offside and near side rear chassis outriggers.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion outside prescribed ares

Fail 19 Aug 2013 196,425 miles

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

o/s/f outrigger starting to coorode

Pass 19 Aug 2013 196,425 miles

o/s/f outrigger starting to coorode

Pass 16 Aug 2012 196,330 miles

corrision out side prescribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2011 195,850 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 195,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 195,622 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 195,612 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 194,929 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 194,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 194,038 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 194,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 193,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 192,360 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 192,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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VVB 462M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VVB 462M, 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 VVB 462M registered?

VVB 462M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 July 1974.

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