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KTC 116P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,580 mi
Last recorded85,580 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTC 116P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 85,580 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cross member slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,542 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,935 miles

Slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis members.

Slight free play in steering.

Windscreen washers and wipers are poor.

Windscreen wipers very slow.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis members.

Slight free play in steering.

Windscreen washers and wipers are poor.

Pass 7 May 2013 83,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,504 miles

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

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,858 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 76,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside headlamp reflector corroding on lower edge.Beam image & output satisfactory when tested.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,970 miles

Both headlamp reflectors corroding on lower edges.Beam pattern & brightness satisfactory when tested.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 70,114 miles

Corrosion of offside & nearside front & rear jacking point/outrigger sections.

Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,114 miles

Corrosion of offside & nearside front & rear jacking point/outrigger sections.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,326 miles

Some corrosion of offside & nearside under floor panel sections. NOT within prescribed areas or weakening vehicle structure at time of inspecting.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 65,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Some corrosion of offside & nearside under floor panel sections. NOT within prescribed areas or weakening vehicle structure at time of inspecting.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,245 miles

Nearside front suspension upper & lower ball joint rubber covers split.No play or wear in joints.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread edge.

Some corrosion of under floor panels.Not weakening structure.

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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KTC 116P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KTC 116P, 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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What year was KTC 116P registered?

KTC 116P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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