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NCS 842P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCS 842P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 97,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 96,130 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 96,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished and 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,578 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 95,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high + Kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect + Kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 95,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 94,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 93,597 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 92,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 922,259 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in steering control centre pivot

Pass 10 Feb 2015 92,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 92,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,802 miles

rear drive shaft c/v boot broken

Fail 10 Jun 2013 90,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear drive shaft c/v boot broken

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,259 miles

ADVISE CORROSION FRONT CHASSIS

OUT SIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 10 Jul 2008 87,258 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

ADVISE CORROSION FRONT CHASSIS

OUT SIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 20 Sep 2007 86,741 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 86,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exess corrosion on all aspects of under body but not within 30cm.of suspension steering or brake components

Pass 25 Sep 2006 86,570 miles

advise corrosin on under side o/s n/s floor out side perscribed area

Fail 22 Sep 2006 86,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise corrosion floor pan chassis as marked

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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NCS 842P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 NCS 842P, 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 50 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 NCS 842P registered?

NCS 842P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 21 June 1976.

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