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WMV 962M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,270 mi
Last recorded32,270 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMV 962M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,270 miles

corrosion to nearside front & offside front arch/step area's

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,601 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes rusting

offside front step areas rusting

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,338 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,338 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,680 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 251,169 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 25,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,880 miles

Both nearside track rod end dust covers split.

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

Rear of nearside outer sill showing corrosion

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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WMV 962M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WMV 962M, 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 WMV 962M registered?

WMV 962M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 28 June 1974.

Is WMV 962M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMV 962M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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