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WGU 495M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,289 mi
Last recorded51,289 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGU 495M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2021 49,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,854 miles

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

Offside front anti roll bar clamp corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,596 miles

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

Slight corrosion lower edge of nearside front sill

Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,071 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 41,626 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,626 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,142 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,142 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,440 miles

Oil leak

slight exhaust blow from nearside heat exchanger to exhaust joint

Fail 29 Jun 2012 35,440 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front brake slight bind

slight exhaust blow from nearside heat exchanger to exhaust joint

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,440 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 35,440 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,440 miles

Rear brakes should be checked and adjusted.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 35,440 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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WGU 495M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WGU 495M, 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 WGU 495M registered?

WGU 495M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 May 1974.

Is WGU 495M safe to buy?

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