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MPJ 966P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

6,861 mi
Last recorded6,861 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPJ 966P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,861 miles

engine runs poorley

n/s front jacking point corroded

o/s front brake slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 6,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front jacking point corroded

o/s front brake slightly tight

Pass 29 Jul 2014 5,724 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front jacking point corroded

o/s front brake slightly tight

Fail 28 Jul 2014 5,723 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front jacking point corroded

o/s front brake slightly tight

Pass 22 Jul 2013 5,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 5,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,519 miles

n/s front jacking point weak

o/s front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 29 Jun 2012 5,517 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s front jacking point weak

o/s front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,468 miles

n/s front chassis corroded outside mot area

Fail 14 Jul 2011 4,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front chassis corroded outside mot area

Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 3,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,431 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both door steps corroded outside mot areas

Fail 8 Jul 2008 29,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front door steps corroded outside mot areas

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,050 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 27,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

excess corrosion on the o/s front and centre outside a prescribed area

unable to fully check brake pipes do to underseal

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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MPJ 966P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MPJ 966P, 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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MPJ 966P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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