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123 OB

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,238 mi
Last recorded34,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 OB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 33,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 33,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,709 miles

Offside rear drive shaft inner gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,335 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight corrosion to rear brake back plates

Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake back plates showing signs of corrosion

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,485 miles

Rear brake back plates showing signs of corrosion

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,512 miles

play in offside front top and bottom ball joints

slight movement in steering arm joints

various oil leaks

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,418 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,906 miles

brake pipes corroding

general corrosion around vehicle

slight play in steering linkages

Fail 22 Sep 2008 23,906 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pipes corroding

general corrosion around vehicle

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,539 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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123 OB is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 123 OB, 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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123 OB is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 August 1976.

Is 123 OB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 123 OB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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