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NKK 212P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,894 mi
Last recorded13,894 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKK 212P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,894 miles

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

nearside and offside outer seals corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,269 miles

nearside and offside front wing and step starting to show signs off corroding

nearside front axle beam upright lower starting to corrod

nearside rear inner wheel arch lower corroding

nearside rear outer lower 1/4 panel corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,797 miles

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

rear driveshaft gatter starting to wear

Fail 12 Aug 2009 11,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear driveshaft gatter starting to wear

Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,827 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,001 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 10,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front axle beam offside lower starting to corrod

Fail 5 Aug 2006 8,342 miles

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

Some play in both N/S an O/S upper steering ball joints

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,342 miles

Some play in both N/S an O/S upper steering ball joints

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2005 6,859 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 6,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from fuel pump area

Slight play in n/s/f outer track rod end

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play/lift in n/s/f upper ball joint

Some corrosion and small hole to o/s/r inner sill

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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NKK 212P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKK 212P, 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 NKK 212P?

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What year was NKK 212P registered?

NKK 212P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 April 1976.

Is NKK 212P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKK 212P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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