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MRB 176J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,520 mi
Last recorded72,520 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRB 176J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,897 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 71,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 71,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2013 70,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 70,338 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 70,281 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 70,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,719 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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MRB 176J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 MRB 176J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MRB 176J?

You can check the full history of MRB 176J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MRB 176J registered?

MRB 176J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 March 1971.

Is MRB 176J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRB 176J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MRB 176J have outstanding finance?

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