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VYD 576M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,201 mi
Last recorded45,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYD 576M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 45,201 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 17 Jun 2026 45,183 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 17 Jun 2025 55,359 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 42,128 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle every time (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

main beam tell tail staying on

Fail 24 Jun 2020 40,715 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

main beam tell tail staying on

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,057 miles

corrosion to nearside front jacking point not within prescribed area

offside handbrake cable outer corroded internally

offside rear drum brake rubbing

Fail 21 Mar 2019 40,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to nearside front jacking point not within prescribed area

offside handbrake cable outer corroded internally

offside rear drum brake rubbing

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,234 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float pivot point very slight up and down (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Slight corrosion on surface in engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 37,958 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering pin bushes silght play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 37,915 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside rear cv joint has a bolt loose

Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,025 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

off side front seat has no padding at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2014 35,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

off side front seat has no padding at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,315 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,039 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,147 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 15,173 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 12,772 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer c/v boots split

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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VYD 576M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYD 576M, 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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VYD 576M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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