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PCA 946P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,020 mi
Last recorded7,020 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 946P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 7,020 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pedal sinking under pressure & only front brake circuit operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail section excessively distorted & damaged adjacent to front axle beam offside mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension torsion bar housing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated steering column to steering box flexible coupling splitting (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Axle fractured axle beam corroded & fractured on nearside end section (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle fractured axle beam excessively damaged,deformed & fractured on offside lower end (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable steering track rod is slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 4,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

windscreen washer bottle air pressure valve worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 3,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 3,689 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 2,952 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 2,952 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind o/s front and o/s rear wheels

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,427 miles

Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides on front (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Inner of front valance rusty

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch very rusty under passenger seat

Offside Front Inner door step corroded

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Under tray fitted to centre of under body

Fail 2 Apr 2016 99,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion hole in front valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion hole in front valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded All under battery (2.4.A.3)

Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides on front (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Inner of front valance rusty

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch very rusty under passenger seat

Offside Front Inner door step corroded

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Under tray fitted to centre of under body

Pass 13 Dec 2014 98,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust very rusty

Offside rear corner near battery corroded

Offside rear of sill corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very rusty near offside rear chassis next to engine

intermitant horn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,158 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Outer Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

the rear offside & nearside brake back plates are both rusting

the rear offside brake is slightly bindeing

the rear offside tyre inner wall is deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,113 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 96,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 96,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 96,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 96,021 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 95,702 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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PCA 946P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PCA 946P, 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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PCA 946P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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