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NKE 578P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,189 mi
Last recorded19,189 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKE 578P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 19,189 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 19,189 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 15,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 14,341 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 127,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 109,961 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 109,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,590 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 9,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 8,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 6,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,616 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 72,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,159 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 71,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,469 miles

NOTE--NEARSIDE FRONT BUMP STOP MISSING † OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TOP AND BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOTS SPLIT-VEHICL PRESENTED WITH NO SIDE WINDOWS

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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NKE 578P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NKE 578P, 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.

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What year was NKE 578P registered?

NKE 578P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 April 1976.

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The MOT history for NKE 578P shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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