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NPA 496P

1976 Volkswagen Campervan

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,405 mi
Last recorded86,405 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Campervan71,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPA 496P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering swivel arm. advise lubrication. (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 86,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering swivel arm. advise lubrication. (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,325 miles

Oil leak & light flickers ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under neath (6.1.B.2)

ticks over slow in gear

Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,325 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,276 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,248 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,163 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 28 May 2012 84,674 miles

offside front chassis outer rigger corroded-not prescribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,170 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 83,170 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 82,992 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 82,992 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,224 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,244 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 80,201 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 79,323 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 79,293 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 78,652 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 78,646 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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NPA 496P is a 1976 Volkswagen Campervan in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 71,776 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPA 496P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NPA 496P is a 1976 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 7 June 1976.

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