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MKW 743P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,494 mi
Last recorded40,494 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 743P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,494 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 40,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,982 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 37,982 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 36,305 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,265 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,679 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 33,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,626 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering damper rubber bush worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,481 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,112 miles

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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MKW 743P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MKW 743P, 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 MKW 743P registered?

MKW 743P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 July 1976.

Is MKW 743P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 743P shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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