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WCG 824R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,248 mi
Last recorded40,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 824R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 40,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,133 miles

Central Front slight play in steering pivot point on front axle

Pass 22 May 2017 39,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,702 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,688 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,379 miles

slight movement in steering colum

Pass 11 May 2012 34,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,100 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 33,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,255 miles

rear seat not fitted at time of test

slight end float on n/s/r hub

Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,255 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat not fitted at time of test

slight end float on n/s/r hub

Pass 21 May 2009 29,234 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 26,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,558 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 24,640 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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WCG 824R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WCG 824R, 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 WCG 824R registered?

WCG 824R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 October 1976.

Is WCG 824R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCG 824R shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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