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NKJ 609P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,619 mi
Last recorded80,619 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKJ 609P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 80,619 miles

rust in key areas

Fail 20 Apr 2015 80,619 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

THIS VEHICLE HAS SOME BODY CORROSION AROUND N/S & O/S FRONT WHEEL ARCHES UNDER DRIVERS FLOOR PAN & TO THE INNER SIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR STEPS,HORN & WASHER SWITCHES NEED MARKING

Fail 2 Jul 2009 80,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

THIS VEHICLE HAS SOME BODY CORROSION AROUND N/S & O/S FRONT WHEEL ARCHES UNDER DRIVERS FLOOR PAN & TO THE INNER SIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR STEPS,HORN & WASHER SWITCHES NEED MARKING

Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,654 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 79,624 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear n/s cross-member corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2006 78,318 miles

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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NKJ 609P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NKJ 609P, 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 NKJ 609P registered?

NKJ 609P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 April 1976.

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