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ODL 948R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,876 mi
Last recorded9,876 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODL 948R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 9,876 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 9,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 8,862 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 8,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 7,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 7,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 6,020 miles

small cut in offside front ball joint dust cover

Fail 12 Apr 2014 6,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small cut in offside front ball joint dust cover

Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,970 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,103 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 1,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 9 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f shocker top and bottom bolt locking nut only just through locking device

Fail 6 Nov 2009 9 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

n/s/f shocker top bolt .ocking nut only just through locking device

Pass 7 Oct 2008 9 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 9 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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ODL 948R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 ODL 948R, 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 49 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 ODL 948R registered?

ODL 948R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 May 1977.

Is ODL 948R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODL 948R shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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