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MGU 461P

1976 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,582 mi
Last recorded87,582 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGU 461P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,582 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 86,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,643 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 89,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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MGU 461P is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGU 461P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGU 461P?

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What year was MGU 461P registered?

MGU 461P is a 1976 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 23 January 1976.

Is MGU 461P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGU 461P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MGU 461P have outstanding finance?

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