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MFX 481P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,165 mi
Last recorded30,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFX 481P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,165 miles

corrosion nearside front and offside front outside prescribed areas

Fail 25 Apr 2016 30,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

corrision nearside front and offside front outside prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,962 miles

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)

both rear tyres starting to crack within tread

front brakes slightly binding

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush

Fail 26 May 2010 28,995 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush

Fail 18 May 2010 28,927 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush

Pass 6 May 2009 28,476 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 28,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,787 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,024 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 26,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,249 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 26,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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MFX 481P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MFX 481P, 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 MFX 481P registered?

MFX 481P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 January 1976.

Is MFX 481P safe to buy?

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