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MPN 23P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPN 23P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,641 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,641 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,107 miles

horn inop

n/s/f side light inop

screen wash inop

Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 56,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,254 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 55,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 55,247 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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)

ADVISED VEHICLE UNDER SIDE HAS SIGNS OF RUST ON CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advised offside rear engine compartment chassis showing corrosion

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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MPN 23P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MPN 23P, 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 MPN 23P registered?

MPN 23P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MPN 23P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPN 23P shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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