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XAR 148M

1974 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,844 mi
Last recorded96,844 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Caravanette93,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAR 148M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,242 miles

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

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

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

offside outer sill/floor and outriggers corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 96,241 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside outer sill/floor and outriggers corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 95,842 miles

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

offside front door step corroded

offside outer sill/floor corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 95,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

offside front door step corroded

offside outer sill/floor corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,293 miles

front brakes binding slightly

offside outewr floor/sill corroded - not prescribed area

Pass 14 Jun 2006 93,882 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 93,882 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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XAR 148M is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 93,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAR 148M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAR 148M registered?

XAR 148M is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 18 June 1974.

Is XAR 148M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAR 148M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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