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PTU 255C

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,637 mi
Last recorded63,637 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 255C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,518 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 63,510 miles

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear side/stop lamp is slightly dim

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,175 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,392 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 62,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,726 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 58,726 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 58,882 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 57,047 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 57,047 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,329 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 53,942 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,556 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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PTU 255C is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PTU 255C, 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 PTU 255C?

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What year was PTU 255C registered?

PTU 255C is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 November 1976.

Is PTU 255C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 255C shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PTU 255C have outstanding finance?

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