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WDR 386M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,430 mi
Last recorded38,430 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDR 386M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 38,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 36,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,498 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

slight corrosion n/s/f

Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,641 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,274 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner cv gaitor split

rear outer cv gaitors split

Fail 4 Jun 2013 32,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner cv gaitor split

rear outer cv gaitors split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perishing

n/s/r driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2011 28,865 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2010 26,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front number plate starting to fade

slight corrosion on n/s/r sill

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,134 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 21,127 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 18,427 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corossion front outer wheel arches

corossion n/s front lower door step

n/s handbrake slightly lower effort than o/s

Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,033 miles

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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WDR 386M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WDR 386M, 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 WDR 386M registered?

WDR 386M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1974.

Is WDR 386M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDR 386M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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