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OAW 399M

1973 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

99,626 mi
Last recorded99,626 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle26,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAW 399M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2023 99,626 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Beam axle holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under body of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,644 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,008 miles

Nearside Front Small corrosion hole in door step area not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Tyre perished on side walls

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

Rear Corrosion around drivers side rear battery tray.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,999 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so damaged that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chalked. (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chalked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Small corrosion hole in door step area not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Tyre perished on side walls

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

Rear Corrosion around drivers side rear battery tray.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Corrosion around battery tray/ base

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,697 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear gaitor (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Corrosion around battery tray/ base

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,654 miles

Extensive welding repairs to both inner sill areas front to rear.

Front Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Front Extensive welding repairs to front cross member and splash areas.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,645 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Extensive welding repairs to both inner sill areas front to rear.

Front Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Front Extensive welding repairs to front cross member and splash areas.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,699 miles

Extensive welding repairs to both drivers and passengers side inner sill areas front to rear.

Extensive welding repairs to drivers and passenger side front chassis and floor areas.

Extensive welding repairs to drivers side crear and passenger side rear.

Passenger side front tyre perishing on in inner side walls.

Passenger side front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight play in drivers side front and passenger side rear wheel bearings.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 94,699 miles

Extensive welding repairs to both drivers and passengers side inner sill areas front to rear.

Extensive welding repairs to drivers and passenger side front chassis and floor areas.

Extensive welding repairs to drivers side crear and passenger side rear.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger side front tyre perishing on in inner side walls.

Passenger side front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight play in drivers side front and passenger side rear wheel bearings.

Fail 15 May 2015 94,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 92,818 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 91,200 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 89,161 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 89,161 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 88,138 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 88,138 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 85,760 miles

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

nearside front bearing noise

Pass 22 May 2009 82,052 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 82,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 78,129 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 78,129 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,866 miles

rust within 30 cms of accelerator pedal

Fail 2 May 2007 78,846 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rust within 30 cms of accelerator pedal

Pass 20 Jan 2006 735,592 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 73,586 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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OAW 399M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 26,912 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAW 399M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OAW 399M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 October 1973.

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