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A819 OEL

1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,660 mi
Last recorded12,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan72,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA819 OEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 12,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 12,502 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 12,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 12,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 12,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 12,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 12,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 11,825 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 11,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to three way valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 10,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to three way valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 9,104 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 9,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 6,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 5,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 343 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2013 343 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2012 243 miles

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 17 May 2012 236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 26 May 2011 97,361 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 97,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,333 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 95,354 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 89,878 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,878 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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A819 OEL is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 A819 OEL, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A819 OEL registered?

A819 OEL is a 1984 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A819 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A819 OEL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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