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OEA 134L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,640 mi
Last recorded30,640 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEA 134L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,419 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 29,415 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,720 miles

cupboards fitted in rear so front seatelt moutings could not be checked correctly

welding carried out and masked with underseal

Fail 7 Apr 2007 21,715 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

cupboards fitted in rear so rear of front seatbelt moutings could not be checked

welding carried out and covered with underseal

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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OEA 134L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEA 134L, 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 54 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 OEA 134L registered?

OEA 134L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is OEA 134L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEA 134L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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