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NCV 536R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,929 mi
Last recorded40,929 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCV 536R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 40,460 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,256 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 40,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,234 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 39,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 38,490 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 38,490 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear outer cv gaiter split

Fail 1 Aug 2013 37,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear outer cv gaiter split

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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NCV 536R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NCV 536R, 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

How do I check the history of NCV 536R?

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What year was NCV 536R registered?

NCV 536R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 August 1976.

Is NCV 536R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCV 536R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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