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NKD 992S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

37,919 mi
Last recorded37,919 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKD 992S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,919 miles

aims faded

battery warning light on dash

oil leaks

rust patches

under seal covers hole underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2018 37,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

aims faded

battery warning light on dash

oil leaks

rust patches

under seal covers hole underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 37,188 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,620 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill, near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft split

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 36,574 miles

Battery insecure leisure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill, near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft split

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes coated with under seal

nearside rear cv boot damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2015 35,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes coated with under seal

nearside rear cv boot damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,169 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,055 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both sides front lower ball joints

Fail 4 Jul 2011 31,042 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both sides front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,937 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 26,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,357 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 24,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding

underbody corroded and weak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,919 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 23,906 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

exhaust corroded and has slight blow at joint, † † †nearside rear cv boot split, † † †rear shockabsorbers corroded on outer casings

Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,882 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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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NKD 992S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 NKD 992S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NKD 992S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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