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VVB 697M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVB 697M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,788 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play MARKED YELLOW (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately FRONT AXLE CENTRE IDLER BUSH WORN. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

DRIVER SEAT FIXINGS SLIGHTLY LOOSE. (NON STANDARD SEAT)

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated wiring in engine bay poor condition. (4.11 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess SOME CORROSION AROUND ENGINE BAY CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AXLE EXTENSIVE PATCHWORK OF WELDED PLATES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated SOME BULBS NOT WORKING BEHIND DASH. (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPER MECHANISM APPEARS VERY SLOW. OK IF ENGINE REVVED UP. BLADES POOR. WASHER BOTTLE PRESSURE WAS LOW. NOW PUMPED UP.OK (3.4 (b) (i))

front suspension bump stop(s) missing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,770 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

HEADLIGHT AIMS POOR IMAGES

MISSING CYLINDER COWLINGS

MISSING LOWER BUMP STOPS

NSF DOOR QUITE RUSTY BOTTOM EDGE

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES ARE VERY OLD. YR 2002/2003. OS FRONT VERY PERISHED. RECOMMEND RENEWAL. MARKED YELLOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,719 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 99,719 miles

Horn not working wire broken around steering coupling~? (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,708 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play MARKED YELLOW CHALK (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BUMP STOPS MISSING

clutch dragging making gear selection difficult.

engine lower cowlings missing

Fail 9 Jul 2016 97,708 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound WORKS INTERMITTANTLY (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam - NOT BULB.. POWER SUPPLY/FUSE? (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play MARKED YELLOW CHALK (2.2.B.1f)

ENGINE COOLING PIPES LOOSE

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BUMP STOPS MISSING

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated INERTIA REEL SLIGHTLY LOOSE. (5.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight braking effort recorded , even though the brake is not applied, indicating that a brake is binding (3.7.B.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,069 miles

1. slight play in main steering "drag link" ball joint.

2. Both lower front bump stops missing (ns attachment also rusty)

3. Strongly recommend previously welded areas of front axle are cleaned and treated to prevent further deterioriation.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 96,069 miles

1. slight play in main steering "drag link" ball joint.

2. Both lower front bump stops missing (ns attachment also rusty)

3. Strongly recommend previously welded areas of front axle are cleaned and treated to prevent further deterioriation.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,069 miles

1. waxoyling of sills and front arches around seatbelt anchorage points recommended.

2. Noted forward facing rear seat with two non factory belts. Anchorage points sound. Seat is design feature of typical vehicle.

3. Headlights deteriating. Aims on lowest limit.

4. No Plates layout advised.

5. Further attention advised on OSR light earth point.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 95,069 miles

1. waxoyling of sills and front arches around seatbelt anchorage points recommended.

2. Noted forward facing rear seat with two non factory belts. Anchorage points sound. Seat is design feature of typical vehicle.

3. Headlights deteriating. Aims on lowest limit.

4. No Plates layout advised.

5. Further attention advised on OSR light earth point.

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 94,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,691 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 93,688 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 93,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 697M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 697M, 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 697M registered?

VVB 697M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 June 1974.

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