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NYG 184P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,090 mi
Last recorded20,090 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYG 184P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 20,090 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,564 miles

o/s/rear chasis outer rim corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 17,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

o/s/centre floor splitting

o/s/rear chasis outer rim corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 17,527 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis

Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,526 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light has a bulb out

n/s front upper wheel arch holed and corroded outside prescribed area

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jul 2011 17,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light has a bulb out

n/s front upper wheel arch holed and corroded outside prescribed area

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,525 miles

Oil leak

all inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

both floorpans and whole underbody showing signs of corrosion

slight binding on o/s rear wheel

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight side play in parking brake lever

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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NYG 184P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NYG 184P, 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

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What year was NYG 184P registered?

NYG 184P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 March 1976.

Is NYG 184P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYG 184P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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