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MEC 944P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,218 mi
Last recorded67,218 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 944P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 67,218 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2018 67,218 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,190 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 185/14 c (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven n/s applied after o/s (3.7.B.2)

Front valance panel corroded and holed along the front

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accelerator linkage sticking

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear inside of wheel arch

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked. chassis beside suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all jets need adjusting towards the screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear inside of wheel arch

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,527 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 66,527 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,472 miles

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

Oil leak

advanced rust to underside and verious plates welded and undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2011 58,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advanced rust to underside and verious plates welded and undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,972 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advanced rust to under side and to all perscribed areas

Pass 3 Sep 2009 513,714 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,438 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 50,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear chassis rails corroded at engine subframe mountings

vehicle structure and body work have a lot of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 44,417 miles

all repair work coated in underseal heavily not clearly visable

body cross member in front rear axle corroded heavily

off side rear body panels and floor panels not securly welded into place

rear chassis rails near engie mouting craddle corroded heavily †

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Sep 2005 44,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front bumpstops missing

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill riser

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

excessive corrosion to offside rear chassis and rear x/member

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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MEC 944P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MEC 944P, 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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MEC 944P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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