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OBW 479L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,222 mi
Last recorded25,222 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 479L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 25,222 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 25,166 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 25,150 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tube (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.1.9)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to front pannel (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tube (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tube bump/lock stop rubber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired axle tube (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load valve (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking not though to cords

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

Offside Front tyre cracking not though to cords

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all joints (2.2.C.1c)

general corrosion to under side of van

Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,952 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,429 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 24,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/front tyre walls cracked

o/s + n/s front lower vallance corroding

Pass 2 May 2007 24,120 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 24,120 miles

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

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

both front tyres age cracked to inner side walls †front lower vallance -behind front bumper-corroded

Pass 3 May 2006 23,432 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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OBW 479L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OBW 479L, 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 OBW 479L registered?

OBW 479L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 February 1973.

Is OBW 479L safe to buy?

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