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WGT 156M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,375 mi
Last recorded48,375 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 156M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 48,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 48,019 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,844 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,493 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,386 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,379 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 47,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,059 miles

Ball joint has slight play from steering box to pivot point (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 47,059 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play from steering box to pivot point (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint. (7.1.2)

Rear cross member corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 47,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working Both. (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joint. (7.1.2)

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,774 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,572 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No seat belts on rear seats

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 46,572 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No seat belts on rear seats

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake & cluth pedal anti-slip are split on edges

starter faulty ?

Fail 18 Jul 2012 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake & cluth pedal anti-slip are split on edges

starter faulty ?

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front brake imbalance on maximum allowed at 25%

unable to test standard of welding repair due to underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes pull over slightly on road test

offside front tyre wearing very enevenly

unable to test standard of welding repair due to underseal

Fail 11 Jul 2008 42,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes pull over slightly on road test

offside front tyre wearing very enevenly

unable to test standard of welding repair due to underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,034 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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WGT 156M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGT 156M, 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 WGT 156M registered?

WGT 156M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1974.

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