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NWP 996P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

15,360 mi
Last recorded15,360 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWP 996P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 15,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 14,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 14,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 13,489 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 11,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 10,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 9,936 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 9,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 9,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Number plate light flashing with indicator on

Offside Rear Outer C.v boot split but not part of suspension

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 7,329 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 6,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 5,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 4,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 4,837 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 1,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 593 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 98,360 miles

damp around brake master cylinder

nearside exhaust clamp not fitted propley so exhaust blowing

play in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,126 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 97,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 95,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 95,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 95,271 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NWP 996P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 NWP 996P, 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 NWP 996P?

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What year was NWP 996P registered?

NWP 996P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is NWP 996P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWP 996P shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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