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RNK 513R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

582,515 mi
Last recorded582,515 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNK 513R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 582,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,202 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,025 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 53,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,760 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,760 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,253 miles

O/s/f door difficult to open from outside and inside.

O/s/r brake scraping and noisy when wheel rotated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,253 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/s/f door difficult to open from outside and inside.

O/s/r brake scraping and noisy when wheel rotated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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RNK 513R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RNK 513R, 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 RNK 513R registered?

RNK 513R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 November 1976.

Is RNK 513R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNK 513R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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