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DOU 666E

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

39,863 mi
Last recorded39,863 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 666E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 39,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,556 miles

Front panel behind bumper holed and corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2024 39,308 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 39,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,823 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,774 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 38,774 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,730 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,886 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,355 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and leading too/s rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,432 miles

offside and nearside handbrake efficiency low may need adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Aug 2015 32,425 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,651 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 28,988 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,150 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,463 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 26 Aug 2010 23,463 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,859 miles

Corrosion in O/S rear inner wing

N/S front crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Tow bar removed

Fail 5 Aug 2009 21,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Corrosion in O/S rear inner wing

N/S front crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,139 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 18,138 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 14,077 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 140,719 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 14,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,891 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 11,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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DOU 666E is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 DOU 666E, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of DOU 666E?

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What year was DOU 666E registered?

DOU 666E is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 April 1976.

Is DOU 666E safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOU 666E shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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