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WGN 852M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

6,845 mi
Last recorded6,845 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGN 852M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 6,845 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 6,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2025 6,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 6,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 4,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 4,639 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 4,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 3,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 2,342 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 2,333 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Near side front track rod end poor

Pass 9 May 2019 243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 233 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 98,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,684 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,684 miles

Fuel system component leaking Carburetor area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,784 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,790 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,465 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 74,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,378 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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WGN 852M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 WGN 852M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGN 852M registered?

WGN 852M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 March 1974.

Is WGN 852M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGN 852M shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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