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MSL 490P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,557 mi
Last recorded41,557 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 490P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 41,557 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 41,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 41,557 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2020 41,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working and n/s/rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,557 miles

underside corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 41,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underside corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,299 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2018 41,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear drive shaft bolts was loose

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,144 miles

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,605 miles

battery flat had to jump start several times

both front tyres side walls perished and cracking

o/s/r tyre under inflated

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 39,605 miles

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

battery flat had to jump start several times

both front tyres side walls perished and cracking

o/s/r tyre under inflated

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have age cracks

front no plate condition

Fail 7 Jun 2014 36,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have age cracks

front no plate condition

Pass 28 May 2013 34,360 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,342 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 34,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,230 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 33,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2006 31,618 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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MSL 490P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MSL 490P, 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 MSL 490P registered?

MSL 490P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 May 1976.

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