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OBL 964R

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,557 mi
Last recorded37,557 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBL 964R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 37,557 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 37,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 37,217 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,857 miles

Heavy corrosion, holed & welding repairs to underside of vehicle but NOT in prescribed areas.

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

Parts of body & wheel arches have heavy corrosion, holed & welding repairs but NOT in prescribed areas.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in all steering arm joints

Fail 12 Jun 2012 34,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Heavy corrosion, holed & welding repairs to underside of vehicle but NOT in prescribed areas.

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

Parts of body & wheel arches have heavy corrosion, holed & welding repairs but NOT in prescribed areas.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in all steering arm joints

Both batteries insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,356 miles

corrosion on o/s outer sill but not affecting strengh or within or near load bearing unit

n/s/r inner drive shaft gaiter split

surface rusting on all body panels

Pass 20 May 2010 32,354 miles

heavy surface rusting on all suspension componants

heavy surface rusting on n/s and o/s floor pan and outer body panels

oversize wheels have been fitted to rear close to wheel arches

slight corrosion front box section

surface corrosion on all wheel arches

Fail 19 May 2010 32,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy surface rusting on all suspension componants

heavy surface rusting on n/s and o/s floor pan and outer body panels

oversize wheels have been fitted to rear close to wheel arches

slight corrosion front box section

surface corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrossion n/s and o/s floor pan [front]

slight corrossion n/s inner step

windscreen washers poor

Pass 13 May 2008 25,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2007 24,258 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 22,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front upper swivel dust cover split

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2006 21,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front upper swivel dust cover split

oil leak

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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OBL 964R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 OBL 964R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBL 964R registered?

OBL 964R is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 December 1976.

Is OBL 964R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBL 964R shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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