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OFB 70L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,743 mi
Last recorded89,743 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFB 70L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,743 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 89,743 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 89,506 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 89,029 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 87,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,826 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,344 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 84,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,378 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,648 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 80,647 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 80,604 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 80,600 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 78,571 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 78,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 76,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,920 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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OFB 70L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OFB 70L, 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

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What year was OFB 70L registered?

OFB 70L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is OFB 70L safe to buy?

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