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NRL 44R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

17,273 mi
Last recorded17,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRL 44R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 17,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded at edge and rubbing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 16,709 miles

All indicators slightly faded.

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

Slight earth fault on offside rear cluster.

Slight play in all four wheelbearings.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,709 miles

All indicators slightly faded.

Slight earth fault on offside rear cluster.

Slight play in all four wheelbearings.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,650 miles

Heat transfer pipes missing.

No reversing lights.

Slight play in offside front wheelbearing.

slight play in both rear wheelbearings.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 15,650 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Heat transfer pipes missing.

No reversing lights.

Slight play in offside front wheelbearing.

slight play in both rear wheelbearings.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 14,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 14,486 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r inner sill holed(not within perscribed area)

rear number plate fading

Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r inner sill holed(not within perscribed area)

rear number plate fading

Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,146 miles

Corrosion in nearside and offside floors and sills.

Slight play in offside top balljoint.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 13,146 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Corrosion in nearside and offside floors and sills.

Slight play in offside top balljoint.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,072 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrsion in o/s outer sill

Fail 22 Jun 2009 11,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrsion in o/s outer sill

Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,606 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs rusty

shock absorbor covers broken

Fail 9 Jul 2008 9,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs rusty

shock absorbor covers broken

Pass 28 Jun 2007 8,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2007 8,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,379 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 7,379 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no reversing lights

slight end float in rear hubs

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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NRL 44R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NRL 44R, 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 NRL 44R registered?

NRL 44R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 September 1976.

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