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PMG 474X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMG 474X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 90,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 103,596 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,445 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,129 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,678 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2021 84,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure surround (4.2.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,892 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,060 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 78,031 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,798 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 77,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,120 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,120 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,949 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 72,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 71,373 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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PMG 474X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 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 PMG 474X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMG 474X registered?

PMG 474X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 June 1982.

Is PMG 474X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMG 474X shows 18 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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