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MPA 152P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

4,738 mi
Last recorded4,738 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPA 152P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 4,738 miles

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2008 4,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 3,037 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

center steering pivot has slight play

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking to tread

Fail 31 Jul 2007 3,034 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

centre steering pivot point has slight play

n/s/r brake has slight binding

o/s/r rear tyre has slight cracking to tread

Fail 3 Jul 2007 3,019 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 1,507 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 1,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s & n/s rear indicators faded

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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MPA 152P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 MPA 152P, 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 MPA 152P registered?

MPA 152P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 February 1976.

Is MPA 152P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPA 152P shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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