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MBP 545R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,695 mi
Last recorded45,695 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBP 545R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 45,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,839 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 12 Jun 2020 36,839 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,646 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side corroding and heavily under sealed

Fail 20 Jun 2019 35,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side corroding and heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,065 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 35,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 32,971 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 32,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MBP 545R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MBP 545R, 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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MBP 545R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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