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OAH 315W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

78,481 mi
Last recorded78,481 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 315W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 78,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To balance valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 78,479 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To balance valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 78,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play pair (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 78,210 miles

Fuel hose leaking perished and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play pair (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 77,664 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 76,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 76,473 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wings. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,342 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock top rubbers cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock very wet - signs its had a leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock rubbers cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock top rubbers cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie arms front rubber bushes badly perished/split wide open/cracking badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock very wet - signs its had a leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock rubbers cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,990 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished

corrosion on inner side of front valance

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 11 Jun 2018 73,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arm bushes perished

corrosion on inner side of front valance

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,369 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,612 miles

both front tie rod bushes perishing

both rear shock top covers corroded

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tie rod bushes perishing

both rear shock top covers corroded

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,968 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,452 miles

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded but not near anything structural

slight corrosion in engine bay

supension compliance arm bushes perished

Fail 4 Jul 2013 68,452 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded but not near anything structural

slight corrosion in engine bay

supension compliance arm bushes perished

Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,067 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber almost through

front compliance arm bushes perished

o/s r o/s front and n/s front brake slight bind

rear shock dust covers corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,067 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber almost through

front compliance arm bushes perished

o/s r o/s front and n/s front brake slight bind

rear shock dust covers corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2010 67,711 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear outer c.v gator split

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2010 67,696 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear outer c.v gator split

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear flexy hose ferrules corroding

offside rear outer c.v gator split

Fail 8 Jul 2008 67,603 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,544 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 66,544 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers bottom door hinge broken

nearside and offsice door steps corroded and holed

offside rear driveshaft boot split

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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OAH 315W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 OAH 315W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OAH 315W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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