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MUJ 70P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

39,205 mi
Last recorded39,205 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUJ 70P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 39,205 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 34,680 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

indicator/wiper switches insecure

n/s and o/s outer lower body sill areas corroded

o/s of front axle corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 33,801 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake master cylinder boot perished

engine idle speed fast

indicator/wiper switch loose

offside outer body sill area corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 32,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake master cylinder boot perished

engine idle speed fast

indicator/wiper switch loose

offside outer body sill area corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 30,697 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 30,685 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre splitting and cracking also wearing heavy on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,743 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 24,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,946 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,398 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre splitting on outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2010 23,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre splitting on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2009 22,045 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre run flat? wall damage

Fail 7 May 2009 22,045 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre run flat? wall damage

Pass 8 May 2008 20,500 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 20,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 18,412 miles

Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,755 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 15,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

internal knock from steering box

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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MUJ 70P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MUJ 70P, 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 MUJ 70P registered?

MUJ 70P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is MUJ 70P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUJ 70P shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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