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OCG 878L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,950 mi
Last recorded10,950 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCG 878L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 10,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

under side corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2019 10,947 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

under side corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2018 10,057 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 8,385 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 8,379 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 6,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 5,893 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 3,374 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 1,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,045 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 98,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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OCG 878L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OCG 878L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCG 878L registered?

OCG 878L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is OCG 878L safe to buy?

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