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OBP 224M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

40,818 mi
Last recorded40,818 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 224M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 40,818 miles

Body offside sill panel:- slight corrosion.

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

Nearside front wheel arch:- slight corrosion.

Nearside rear tyre:- tread wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre:- tread wearing on inner edge.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 May 2018 40,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body offside sill panel:- slight corrosion.

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

Nearside front wheel arch:- slight corrosion.

Nearside rear tyre:- tread wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre:- tread wearing on inner edge.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,269 miles

Front to Rear brake pipe: slight corrosion.

Windscreen washer switch:- slight water leak.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 40,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front to Rear brake pipe: slight corrosion.

Windscreen washer switch:- slight water leak.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,948 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,066 miles

off side front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

off side front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,601 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 36,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,069 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,674 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 33,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,300 miles

exsesive corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exsesive corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,178 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 30,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rot to floor n/s/r and n/s/f

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,282 miles

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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OBP 224M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 OBP 224M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBP 224M registered?

OBP 224M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 August 1973.

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