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XMV 222N

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,599 mi
Last recorded13,599 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMV 222N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 13,599 miles

brake pipes lightly corroded where undertseal no present

hand brake lever outer cover not present

unable to fully inspect due to underbody sealnt

Fail 10 Jun 2017 135,595 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pipes lightly corroded where undertseal no present

hand brake lever outer cover not present

unable to fully inspect due to underbody sealnt

Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,235 miles

offside out rigger

park brake met minimum requirements

Pass 6 Jun 2015 4,028 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front panel corroding

Pass 15 May 2014 99,801 miles

Nearside rear cv boot split

Fail 8 May 2014 99,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 27 Apr 2013 93,634 miles

Both centre chassis rails have cuts

Under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 24 Apr 2013 93,634 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both centre chassis rails have cuts

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

both front and both rear jacking mounts corroded

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

offside rear cross member corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 90,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

both front and both rear jacking mounts corroded

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

offside rear cross member corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,192 miles

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded but not within 30cms of a prescribed area

nearside steering arm has slight damage

Fail 14 Jun 2010 88,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded but not within 30cms of a prescribed area

nearside steering arm has slight damage

Pass 29 May 2009 86,334 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 86,333 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front inner wheel archs and front jacking points corroding outside of prescribed areas

offsidefront flexi hose ferrule starting to corrode

rear subframe corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2008 86,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexible brake hoses worn

engine compartment and battery tray rusty

n/s/f top and bottom ball joint gators split

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2008 86,180 miles

both front flexible brake hoses worn

engine compartment and battery tray rusty

n/s/f top and bottom ball joint gators split

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,391 miles

o/s/f balljoint gaiters split.steering arm damper split.corrosion around engine bay floor. rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2006 84,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both o/s/f ball joint gaiters split

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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XMV 222N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMV 222N, 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 XMV 222N registered?

XMV 222N is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 September 1974.

Is XMV 222N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMV 222N shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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