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NAL 730P

1976 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,389 mi
Last recorded62,389 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle49,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 730P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 62,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,070 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,672 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 58,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,292 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,633 miles

Corrosion throughout floor pan and suspension mounts. Not excessive.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 51,633 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,428 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 44,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Both bottom ball joint boots split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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NAL 730P is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 49,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAL 730P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NAL 730P registered?

NAL 730P is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 April 1976.

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The MOT history for NAL 730P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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