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NRP 736V

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,367 mi
Last recorded34,367 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRP 736V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,367 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 34,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rocker covers leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,271 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

screen cracked but not in swept area.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 34,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 32,623 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s mirror deteriated.

screen cracked(not in swept area).

Fail 20 May 2008 32,623 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

o/s mirror deteriated.

screen cracked(not in swept area).

Pass 18 May 2007 31,034 miles

o/s rear view mirror deteriorated(still shows clear view to the rear).

screen cracked(not in swept area).

Fail 10 May 2007 31,034 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen cracked(not in swept area).

Pass 15 May 2006 29,215 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres have some side wall damage

nail in tyre

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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NRP 736V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 NRP 736V, 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 46 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 NRP 736V registered?

NRP 736V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 March 1980.

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