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SGL 876S

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,370 mi
Last recorded84,370 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGL 876S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2007 84,370 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hard pedal pressure req to opperate brake lights

Pass 29 Sep 2006 76,607 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 76,414 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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SGL 876S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 SGL 876S, 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 49 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 SGL 876S registered?

SGL 876S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 November 1977.

Is SGL 876S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGL 876S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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