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KEY 229P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,880 mi
Last recorded45,880 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 229P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,880 miles

Front bumper not fitted. No interior fitted.

Front bumper not fitted. Number plates displayed in windscreens. Windscreen wiper operate at a lower speed than expected (but clear screen).

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,880 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front bumper not fitted. No interior fitted.

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,166 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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KEY 229P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KEY 229P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KEY 229P?

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What year was KEY 229P registered?

KEY 229P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 March 1976.

Is KEY 229P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEY 229P shows 3 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.

Does KEY 229P have outstanding finance?

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