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NRC 473E

1967 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Petrol 1914cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,392 mi
Last recorded56,392 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Caravan31,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRC 473E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,914cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,392 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cylinder head (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle tubes leaking

Rear hubseals weeping

general corrosion on chassic

Fail 21 Mar 2018 56,392 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cylinder head (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount (7.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle tubes leaking

Rear hubseals weeping

general corrosion on chassic

Pass 23 May 2017 54,156 miles

General corrsion on underside of vehicle

Rear Driveshaft tubes been welded

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

Various oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Both drive shafts been welded

Near rear shock weak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside rear (2.6.2)

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

Underside of vehicle general corrsion

Various oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,597 miles

Front cross member corroded and has been undersealed

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on3mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside has general corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,594 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front centre crossmember corroaded slightly

Rear sevice brake only just met requirments

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearsideand offside outer riggers corroaded slighty

oil leak front axle tubes

rear axle tubes leaking oil

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,594 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear drive sharft housing have been welded and leaking oil

both rear shocks weak

offside front floor pan corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,594 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear drive sharft housing have been welded and leaking oil

both rear shocks weak

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 53,594 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 53,594 miles

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

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres cut on inner side wall

Pass 16 May 2011 52,473 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 52,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 51,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion both sills

slight wear foot brake pedal anti-slip pad

Fail 21 Apr 2009 49,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion both sills

slight wear foot brake pedal anti-slip pad

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,544 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,385 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 43,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear shock absorber shroud not fitted

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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NRC 473E is a 1967 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,914cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 31,302 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRC 473E, 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 59 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NRC 473E is a 1967 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1967.

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