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OFM 363K

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 363K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017
Fail 5 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015

nearside inner and outer sill corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2015

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

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

nearside inner and outer sill corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2013

chassis rails corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2012 6,762 miles

chassis rails corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,892 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 23,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 578 miles
Pass 20 May 2008

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyres on front axle differ in size to tyres on rear

Fail 15 May 2008

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyres on front axle differ in size to tyres on rear

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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OFM 363K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 OFM 363K, 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 55 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 OFM 363K registered?

OFM 363K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is OFM 363K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFM 363K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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