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OFB 691L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,895 mi
Last recorded18,895 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFB 691L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 18,895 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 18,342 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 18,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 17,968 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 17,968 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 16,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 16,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 16,548 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 16,548 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 15,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 14,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,089 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 13,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 12,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 11,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general surface corrosion

headlights slightly dim

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,427 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

rear wheel bearings have play (near excessive)

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 10 Mar 2014 109,725 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

steering lock stop, bolt short

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,471 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear footbrake imbalance (nearside weaker)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,848 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2012 9,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2011 8,215 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pipes slightly corroded.

front chassis cross member has a small hole nearside

play in upper and lower steering column

Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,215 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pipes slightly corroded.

front chassis cross member has a small hole nearside

play in upper and lower steering column

Pass 20 Jan 2010 5,613 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 2,326 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 98,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 96,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 91,968 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 91,958 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OFB 691L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OFB 691L, 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

How do I check the history of OFB 691L?

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What year was OFB 691L registered?

OFB 691L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is OFB 691L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFB 691L shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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