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OCE 559M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,488 mi
Last recorded107,488 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCE 559M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,488 miles

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,939 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 103,971 miles

corrosion n/s/f step

nearside and offside front tyres perished

Fail 2 May 2013 103,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion n/s/f step

nearside and offside front tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,846 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 100,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,410 miles

n/s/r lense slight damage n/s/f brake sticky

Fail 5 Jul 2010 100,410 miles

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

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

n/s/r lense slight damage n/s/f brake sticky

Pass 30 Jul 2008 98,520 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,507 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 97,507 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 96,576 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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OCE 559M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OCE 559M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCE 559M registered?

OCE 559M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is OCE 559M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCE 559M 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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