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NYS 813P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,868 mi
Last recorded37,868 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYS 813P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 37,868 miles

Central steering idler has slight play

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 36,612 miles

Central Steering idler has slight movement.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly castellated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on front valance.

Pass 9 Aug 2024 35,195 miles

Central Steering idler has slight movement.

Nearside rear tyre slightly castellated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on front valance.

Fail 1 Aug 2024 35,187 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Steering idler has slight movement.

Nearside rear tyre slightly castellated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on front valance.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 34,258 miles

Central Steering idler has slight movement.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion on front valance.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 31,238 miles

Central Steering idle has slight movement.

Slight corrosion on front valance.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 27,564 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion to front lower valance

Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,085 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 26,085 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged cooling pipe fouling on brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 23,690 miles

Front Cross member corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,444 miles

Front cross member corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 21,402 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,798 miles

front panel corroded.

n/s handbrake cable corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,913 miles

front panel corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 15,427 miles

front lower inner valance corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 15,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front lower inner valance corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 14,884 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,025 miles

both rear flexis corroded on ends

cant fully inspect underbody due to sealant underseal etc

front axle showing signs of corrosion

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,805 miles

both rear flexis corroded on ends

front axle starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,776 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 5,686 miles

rear back plates corroded both

rear brake pipes slightliy corroded all

Pass 18 May 2006 4,678 miles

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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NYS 813P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,994cc 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 NYS 813P, 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 NYS 813P?

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What year was NYS 813P registered?

NYS 813P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 March 1976.

Is NYS 813P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYS 813P 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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