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AOA 141M

1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,555 mi
Last recorded50,555 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOA 141M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 49,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 48,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside

Fail 29 Jul 2013 48,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Jun 2013 48,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to offside rear underside

nearside front wiper smears slightly

slight fluffing/ fraying to nearside front seatbelt

Fail 22 Jun 2012 48,033 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to offside rear underside

nearside front wiper smears slightly

slight fluffing/ fraying to nearside front seatbelt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sills corroded and holed but not within perscribed area

nearside inner wing/bulkhead corroded

offside rear quarter holed

rear brake inbalance 51%

sill plate to chassis plate corroded both sides

Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sills corroded and holed but not within perscribed area

nearside inner wing/bulkhead corroded

offside rear quarter holed

rear brake inbalance 51%

sill plate to chassis plate corroded both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,837 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 45,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,954 miles

extensive under body repairs

offside engine bay rusted through

Fail 25 Jun 2009 43,954 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

extensive under body repairs

offside engine bay rusted through

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,943 miles

extensive corrosion to underbody

extensive underbody repairs

slight bind front brakes

Fail 2 Jun 2008 43,936 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer sills heavily corroded

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

brake pedal stiff in opperation

front brake pipes corroded

front suspension bump stops removed

hand brake travel

slight play in top column bush +mounting

Fail 24 May 2007 43,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

foot+hand brake travel+both outer sills corroded

front suspension housing +both front brake pipes corroded+o/s front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2007 43,395 miles

foot+hand brake travel+both outer sills corroded

front suspension housing +both front brake pipes corroded+o/s front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,293 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general under body corrosion +n/s front panel corroded vthrough.+rear bumper not fitted and exhaust sticking out at rear

Fail 26 May 2006 42,292 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both outer sills corroded

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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AOA 141M is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 AOA 141M, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AOA 141M is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 February 1975.

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