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WDR 629M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,104 mi
Last recorded69,104 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDR 629M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,104 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate slight corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,844 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

play in steering idler

Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,844 miles

Emissions not tested engine wont idle (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower front panel (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front jacking point corroded

play in steering idler

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,552 miles

front steering/suspension joints very heavily greased

Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front steering/suspension joints very heavily greased

Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,069 miles

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

brake master cylinder reaction rod gaitor split

Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,069 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake master cylinder reaction rod gaitor split

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,341 miles

off side rear drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,625 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 65,832 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 65,832 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,119 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 64,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,403 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,724 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 61,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,710 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,333 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 57,333 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 629M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WDR 629M, 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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WDR 629M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 April 1974.

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