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SBW 553P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,185 mi
Last recorded51,185 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 553P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 51,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 49,582 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,573 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 49,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,487 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,482 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SBW 553P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SBW 553P, 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 SBW 553P?

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What year was SBW 553P registered?

SBW 553P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 March 1976.

Is SBW 553P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBW 553P shows 9 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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