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OEC 243L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,243 mi
Last recorded79,243 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 243L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,200 miles

nsr brake ferrule rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,177 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)

nsr brake ferrule rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,837 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 78,822 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,472 miles

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,679 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 18 Mar 2011 75,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsr drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,913 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 71,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,158 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 70,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,022 miles

nsr tyre cracking inner wall

osf inner & outer chassis rail corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,336 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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OEC 243L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEC 243L, 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.

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What year was OEC 243L registered?

OEC 243L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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