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NCG 73P

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

65,331 mi
Last recorded65,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCG 73P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,331 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 65,331 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 65,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,003 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,003 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 61,101 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,097 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,548 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight free play in steering system

Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,548 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight free play in steering system

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,928 miles

Exhaust emission carbon monoxide content 3.77 %, hydrocarbons 402 ppm

Front caliper steel brake pipes corroded

Front number plate damaged

Front of nearside chassis rail corroded

Offside front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Oil leak

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in nearside inner track rod end ball joint

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Steel brake pipes undersealed, detailed inspection not possible

Fail 17 Sep 2009 51,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine compartment door does not close securely

Exhaust emission carbon monoxide content 3.77 %, hydrocarbons 402 ppm

Front caliper steel brake pipes corroded

Front flexable brake hoses deteriorated

Front number plate damaged

Front of nearside chassis rail corroded

Offside front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Oil leak

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in nearside inner track rod end ball joint

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Steel brake pipes undersealed, detailed inspection not possible

Pass 1 May 2008 45,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,623 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 41,619 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,630 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 37,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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NCG 73P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 NCG 73P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NCG 73P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 1975.

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