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XRO 431M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,042 mi
Last recorded154,042 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRO 431M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 154,042 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 152,545 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 152,543 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down top & bottom column bush's worn (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 151,546 miles

Front front axle poor condition welded patches

Pass 23 May 2023 148,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 148,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 144,889 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 144,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 143,243 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished sidewall

Pass 18 May 2016 143,232 miles

cut hole o/s rear floor but outside a prescribed area

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of welding repairs

Fail 16 May 2016 143,232 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut hole o/s rear floor but outside a prescribed area

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection of welding repairs

Pass 29 Jul 2008 143,171 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 143,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 142,866 miles

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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XRO 431M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XRO 431M, 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

How do I check the history of XRO 431M?

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What year was XRO 431M registered?

XRO 431M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 May 1974.

Is XRO 431M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRO 431M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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