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MGE 866P

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,865 mi
Last recorded49,865 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGE 866P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,865 miles

Corrosion to body

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Corrosion to front chassis outriggers

Corrosion to front to rear inner sills

Corrosion to nearside front chassis/ valance

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to rear chassis in engine compartment

Corrosion to rear chassis outriggers

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

Offside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 49,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to body

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Corrosion to front chassis outriggers

Corrosion to front to rear inner sills

Corrosion to nearside front chassis/ valance

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to rear chassis in engine compartment

Corrosion to rear chassis outriggers

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorated

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

heavy corrosion to battery tray

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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MGE 866P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 MGE 866P, 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 51 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 MGE 866P registered?

MGE 866P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 October 1975.

Is MGE 866P safe to buy?

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