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OAP 924M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

89,818 mi
Last recorded89,818 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAP 924M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 89,818 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 89,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,991 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 85,979 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,188 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 84,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,645 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,096 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion throughout chassis and underfloor,

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,230 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,228 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings ball joint worn (2.2.B.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak badly leaking ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 78,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,205 miles

Nearside Rear lower body corroded

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

Offside Rear lower body corroded

all four tyres perished

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,954 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,581 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,581 miles

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 25 Oct 2012 71,526 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,509 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,070 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,883 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 54,883 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OAP 924M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 OAP 924M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OAP 924M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 January 1974.

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