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RTT 486R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,586 mi
Last recorded40,586 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 486R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,586 miles

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

o/s/r bottom bump stop cap missing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,384 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 28,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,933 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 23,206 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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RTT 486R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RTT 486R, 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 RTT 486R registered?

RTT 486R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 October 1976.

Is RTT 486R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTT 486R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTT 486R have outstanding finance?

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