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WNP 718R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,654 mi
Last recorded55,654 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNP 718R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,654 miles

all four tyres badly perished

offside front step/floor pan area holed

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,496 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,255 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 51,703 miles

oil leak

wear top and bottom ball joints

Pass 8 May 2012 51,318 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 51,318 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,546 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,544 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,695 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 49,691 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,940 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,115 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 48,115 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 48,102 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,156 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 47,156 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,507 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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WNP 718R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WNP 718R, 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.

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What year was WNP 718R registered?

WNP 718R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 February 1977.

Is WNP 718R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNP 718R shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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