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MKU 801P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,978 mi
Last recorded28,978 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKU 801P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 28,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,059 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,854 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,651 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,615 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 22,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,400 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,747 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 13,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,308 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,110 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 8,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,214 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 48,214 miles

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

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

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

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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MKU 801P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKU 801P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MKU 801P registered?

MKU 801P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is MKU 801P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKU 801P shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKU 801P have outstanding finance?

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