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MJU 246P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,967 mi
Last recorded99,967 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJU 246P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,656 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 98,651 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,809 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area for test

Fail 9 Jul 2013 97,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area for test

Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,987 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 96,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,994 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 94,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 93,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear brake back plate badly corroded

offside rear brake back plate badly corroded

slight leak on steering box

slight play steering centre pivot

Fail 6 Aug 2008 92,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear brake back plate badly corroded

offside rear brake back plate badly corroded

slight leak on steering box

slight play steering centre pivot

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,097 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 91,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 89,291 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 89,280 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner wheelarch is corroded & holed.

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

The undershield offside front is corroded and holed.

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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MJU 246P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MJU 246P, 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 MJU 246P registered?

MJU 246P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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