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NBK 803R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,887 mi
Last recorded99,887 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBK 803R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 99,887 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 98,762 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear drive sharft gaiter split

Fail 5 Feb 2015 98,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear drive sharft gaiter split

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,494 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas

surface corrosion

vehicle had a fair amount of welding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,699 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,277 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

both inner door shut surface corrosion near seatbelt mounts

front brake pad cant be seen/cheaked

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2011 93,277 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

both inner door shut surface corrosion near seatbelt mounts

front brake pad cant be seen/cheaked

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,409 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 90,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 88,025 miles

brake hose feurrels corroed

22 spotsof corrosion + ns door siis

Fail 18 Jul 2007 87,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 85,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust to n.s.r inner wing panel

Pass 4 Jul 2005 83,636 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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NBK 803R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 NBK 803R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBK 803R registered?

NBK 803R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 May 1977.

Is NBK 803R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBK 803R shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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