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PMB 805P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,942 mi
Last recorded45,942 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 805P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 45,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 45,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 42,011 miles

slight play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

slight play rear draglink joint

Pass 6 May 2022 39,535 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 39,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brakes slightly unbalanced offside low

Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 36,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 35,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,629 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 31,518 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 30,496 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 28,881 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal return spring wearing thin

slight play in the steering joints

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,599 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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PMB 805P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PMB 805P, 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 PMB 805P?

You can check the full history of PMB 805P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PMB 805P registered?

PMB 805P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 July 1976.

Is PMB 805P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMB 805P shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PMB 805P have outstanding finance?

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