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PMW 808M

1974 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

24,788 mi
Last recorded24,788 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Caravan37,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMW 808M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,788 miles

corrosion forming on door steps

corrosion forming on inner and outer sills chassis rails

Fail 23 Jun 2016 24,788 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frame. 4 holes (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frame 4 holes (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming on door steps

corrosion forming on inner and outer sills chassis rails

Pass 5 Jun 2015 242,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing thun on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2015 242,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing thun on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,741 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Knocking noise from n/s/r

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r chassis corroded and holed

Fail 12 Jun 2014 23,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Knocking noise from n/s/r

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s floor corroded and holed

n/s outer sill corroded and holed

n/s/f chassis corroded and holed

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

o/s/f chassis corroded and holed

o/s/r chassis corroded and holed

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,466 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 19,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,683 miles

Engine idle speed needs reducing

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering box has slight movement between sector shaft and the drop arm

Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,996 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 11,994 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 3,503 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 3,503 miles

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

nearside headlamp reflector slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 97,232 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 97,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 92,742 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,742 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 88,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 84,266 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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PMW 808M is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 37,278 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PMW 808M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PMW 808M is a 1974 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 3 April 1974.

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