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TCD 133R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,563 mi
Last recorded35,563 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 133R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 35,159 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 35,159 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 30,973 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 30,920 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,574 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 22,653 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 22,653 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,948 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,761 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,137 miles

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

offside rear floor corrosion

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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TCD 133R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TCD 133R, 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.

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What year was TCD 133R registered?

TCD 133R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is TCD 133R safe to buy?

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