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OCX 231P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,334 mi
Last recorded22,334 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCX 231P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,334 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 22,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded/holed but not within 30cm of any mounting points

Oil leak ()

corrosion /holed rear of o/s/f road wheel

front bumpstops appear to be missing

vehicle undersealed and showing various stages of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,470 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 14,255 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 12,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,117 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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OCX 231P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OCX 231P, 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 OCX 231P registered?

OCX 231P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is OCX 231P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCX 231P shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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