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WAX 274S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,282 mi
Last recorded53,282 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAX 274S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,282 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,015 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 53,007 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,235 miles

Exhaust Tailpipe broken

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

Rear panel excessively corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 44,212 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Exhaust Tailpipe broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear panel excessively corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,579 miles

Front tyres perished

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 41,548 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,907 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 33,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,697 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,876 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 29,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 26,208 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,353 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,998 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 15,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 12,273 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 9,347 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 9,347 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

can not check n/s rear wheel bearing

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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WAX 274S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 WAX 274S, 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 48 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 WAX 274S registered?

WAX 274S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WAX 274S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAX 274S shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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