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NCL 77L

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,759 mi
Last recorded88,759 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCL 77L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,759 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

steering damper slightly damp

Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,436 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 88,431 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with sidelights on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,570 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,547 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,543 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,482 miles

corrosion on under body

Fail 13 Sep 2016 86,482 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion on under body

Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,962 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 85,962 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 85,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,817 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 85,698 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 85,689 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate slightly damaged.

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

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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NCL 77L is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 NCL 77L, 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 46 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 NCL 77L?

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What year was NCL 77L registered?

NCL 77L is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 November 1980.

Is NCL 77L safe to buy?

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