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OEL 136M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,521 mi
Last recorded35,521 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 136M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 35,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 35,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,062 miles

corrosion to floor cover plates off side and near side not structural

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,171 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side headlamp lens rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,194 miles

near side headlamp lens rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,687 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 29,687 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 29,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,697 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 29,687 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,774 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 23,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,915 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 19,915 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OEL 136M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 OEL 136M, 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 53 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 OEL 136M registered?

OEL 136M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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