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OEU 143J

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,747 mi
Last recorded77,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 143J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 77,747 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody has had repairs and has been thickly coated

Upper steering column has movement

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,384 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Upper steering column has movement

underbody has had major repairs and has been thickly coated

Pass 24 Jan 2024 76,680 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

underside of vehicle has had major repairs which have been thickly coated over

upper steering column has movement

Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,352 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

centre steering arm pivot has slight play

excessive repairs made to underside of vehicle, underside has been thickly coated making inspection difficult

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,064 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn upper column fixing has movement (2.2.2 (b))

steering centre pivot has play

vehicle has had excessive underbody and chassis repairs made which have been thickly coated making inspection difficult

Fail 19 Jan 2022 75,064 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn upper column fixing has movement (2.2.2 (b))

steering centre pivot has play

vehicle has had excessive underbody and chassis repairs made which have been thickly coated making inspection difficult

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,253 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre steering pivot has some wear

underside of vehicle has had major repairs which have been coated making inspection difficult

Fail 22 Jan 2021 74,253 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre steering pivot has some wear

underside of vehicle has had major repairs which have been coated making inspection difficult

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,952 miles

underneath has been heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2020 73,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked and corded exsposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underneath has been heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,428 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle has been repaired and Heavily undersealed assessed as best possible

Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,113 miles

Under vehicle has been repaired and heavily undrsealed assessed as best poss

Various brake pipes have been greased

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,744 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area /chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front advise slight front brake binding

advise vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 13 Jan 2017 71,744 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area /chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front advise slight front brake binding

advise vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,366 miles

underside of vehicle has been heavly welded and undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2016 69,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle has been heavly welded and undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front valence arear surface corrosion

vehicle has been extensively welded and heavly welded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 63,907 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front valence arear surface corrosion

nearside centre chassis rail corroded not in pescribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,037 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

would recomend a re waxoil in better weather

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,274 miles

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 5 Jan 2013 53,274 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,246 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

underneath vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,705 miles

vehicle has been excessivly welded and undersealed,accessed best as possible

Fail 20 Jan 2010 41,705 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,484 miles

Both front inner whell arches have been plated and undersealed,assessed as best as possible

under side of vehicle as been extensive welded and undersealed,asessed best as possible

Fail 16 Jan 2009 36,484 miles

Both front inner whell arches have been plated and undersealed,assessed as best as possible

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

under side of vehicle as been extensive welded and undersealed,asessed best as possible

Pass 21 May 2007 31,223 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 31,223 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,694 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 23,694 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both n/s jacking pointe corroed and will need attention in near future. †n/s/f outrigger corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 18,579 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 18,579 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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OEU 143J is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 OEU 143J, 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 50 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 OEU 143J registered?

OEU 143J is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1976.

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