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PRH 938R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,768 mi
Last recorded19,768 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRH 938R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 19,768 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 19,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 18,792 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 18,792 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,981 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 15,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 14,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipes to cylinder head leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

steering box leaking oil

Pass 10 Jul 2014 13,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

gear oil leak

rear brakes noisey when operated

Fail 10 Jul 2014 13,395 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

gear oil leak

rear brakes noisey when operated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 4,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 3,564 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 3,009 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 1,974 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 1,938 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to battery tray area

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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PRH 938R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PRH 938R, 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 PRH 938R registered?

PRH 938R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is PRH 938R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRH 938R shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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