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WMV 978M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,881 mi
Last recorded93,881 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMV 978M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,881 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 93,879 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 93,526 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 93,521 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 92,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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 978M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WMV 978M, 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 978M registered?

WMV 978M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 July 1974.

Is WMV 978M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMV 978M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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