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WMM 895M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,459 mi
Last recorded48,459 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMM 895M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,459 miles

some underbody surface corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,455 miles

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

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

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,301 miles

Corosion to offside seat mounting

corosion to offside outer sill panel

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,900 miles

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 2 Aug 2013 45,896 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,339 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 44,322 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,652 miles

Nearside front lower bottom ball joint rubber dust cover split

Some play in steering IDLER ARM.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,132 miles

some play in upper steering column bush

Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

some play in upper steering column bush

Pass 26 May 2009 40,198 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

some surface corrosion of front axle and previous welding repairs

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,108 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,524 miles

some corrosion of front axle beam surface

Fail 27 Nov 2006 36,520 miles

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

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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WMM 895M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMM 895M, 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 WMM 895M registered?

WMM 895M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 June 1974.

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