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NBP 527M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Pink Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,920 mi
Last recorded94,920 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 527M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,920 miles

corrosion to under body close to mot fail

n/s/r brake bind close to mot fail

play at steering wheel close to mot fail

Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,556 miles

corrosion to under body etc

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

indicator switch security poor(has movement)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,444 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,829 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 85,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 84,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 82,123 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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NBP 527M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Pink with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 NBP 527M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NBP 527M?

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What year was NBP 527M registered?

NBP 527M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NBP 527M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBP 527M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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