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KVB 968P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,785 mi
Last recorded84,785 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVB 968P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 84,785 miles

Central Front cross member rusty

Front wipers slow

o/s and n/s/f holed by door steps

Fail 14 Jun 2022 84,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front cross member rusty

Front wipers slow

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s/f holed by door steps

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,378 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,347 miles

both nearside tyres are starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,825 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 May 2015 83,825 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2014 83,256 miles

corrosion in o/s chassis rail not within a prescribed area

Fail 9 May 2014 83,256 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in o/s chassis rail not within a prescribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,575 miles

corrosion in o/s chassis rail not within prescribed area

corrosion n/s/r chassis rail near rear engine mounting crossmember

Fail 17 Apr 2013 82,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in o/s chassis rail not within prescribed area

corrosion n/s/r chassis rail near rear engine mounting crossmember

Pass 8 May 2012 82,015 miles

corrosion in n/s/r chassis close to engine mount

Fail 8 May 2012 82,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion in n/s/r chassis close to engine mount

Fail 4 May 2011 81,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2011 81,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside rear lamp lenses starting to fade

Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside rear lamp lenses starting to fade

Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 78,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 74,607 miles

front flexi's slight perrishing

n/s/f upper and lower bj's have slight play

o/s/f axle beam corroding but not holed, advise welding

o/s/r brake back plate corroding

o/s/r brake needs adjustment

rear lamp lenses fading

slight o/s/r wheel bearing play

slight play in o/s/f upper bj.

slight play in steering idler pin

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,475 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 65,475 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f shock bush perrishing

n/s/f x-member corroded and both front lower arches

steering idler pin has play

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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KVB 968P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KVB 968P, 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

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What year was KVB 968P registered?

KVB 968P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 April 1976.

Is KVB 968P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVB 968P shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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