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OEH 850M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,541 mi
Last recorded145,541 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEH 850M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2021 145,541 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 144,607 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 144,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 143,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 143,061 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 142,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 140,556 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 139,313 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 138,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 137,629 miles

tyre wall starting to perish on both n/s tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2008 136,787 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 136,787 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 135,804 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 134,230 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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OEH 850M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 OEH 850M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OEH 850M?

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What year was OEH 850M registered?

OEH 850M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 January 1974.

Is OEH 850M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEH 850M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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