1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.6L Petrol · WGU 489M
1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1974. Recorded mileage 81,184 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1974
- Engine
- 1584cc
WGU 489M Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 81,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WGU 489M Mileage History
- 07/04/200659,783 mi
- 04/04/200762,254 mi+2,471 mi
- 09/08/200863,128 mi+874 mi
- 20/08/200863,269 mi+141 mi
- 12/06/201064,970 mi+1,701 mi
- 26/06/201065,040 mi+70 mi
- 27/06/201167,639 mi+2,599 mi
- 30/06/201167,641 mi+2 mi
- 30/06/201269,745 mi+2,104 mi
- 29/06/201371,496 mi+1,751 mi
- 12/07/201473,598 mi+2,102 mi
- 19/07/201473,622 mi+24 mi
- 25/07/201575,628 mi+2,006 mi
- 04/05/201877,036 mi+1,408 mi
- 04/05/201877,036 mi
- 12/06/202077,818 mi+782 mi
- 18/06/202077,819 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/202178,772 mi+953 mi
- 15/07/202278,898 mi+126 mi
- 28/05/202479,352 mi+454 mi
- 17/04/202581,184 mi+1,832 mi
- 17/04/202581,184 mi
Average of roughly 1,125 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
WGU 489M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (WGU 489M) between April 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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