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PCP 396P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,687 mi
Last recorded20,687 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCP 396P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 20,687 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 20,441 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 20,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 20,021 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,820 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 16,818 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 11,305 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 11,304 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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PCP 396P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PCP 396P, 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 PCP 396P registered?

PCP 396P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is PCP 396P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCP 396P shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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