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MYF 789P

1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan40,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYF 789P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,600 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 40,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,456 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,948 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 39,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,467 miles

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,064 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 39,061 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,393 miles

under body chassis various stages corrosion and undersealed

Fail 31 May 2012 38,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

under body chassis various stages corrosion and undersealed

Pass 19 May 2011 37,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 19 May 2010 35,572 miles

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 14 May 2009 33,341 miles

under body various stages corrosion

Pass 24 May 2008 32,136 miles

under body chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2007 30,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight knocking in steering box

slight play in N/Side front top ball joint

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,008 miles

slight knocking in steering box

slight play in N/Side front top ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,281 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 28,281 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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MYF 789P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 40,919 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MYF 789P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MYF 789P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 7 April 1976.

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