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NKU 673R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,272 mi
Last recorded54,272 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKU 673R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 54,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 54,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,987 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,469 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,469 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,101 miles

Both offside and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls show slight cracking.

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,467 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,467 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,783 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorating on outer walls

Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,770 miles

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

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

both front tyres deteriorating on outer walls

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,247 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 46,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,660 miles

both front inner wheel arches corrowding

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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NKU 673R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKU 673R, 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 NKU 673R registered?

NKU 673R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 August 1976.

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The MOT history for NKU 673R shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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