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OFM 79P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,225 mi
Last recorded14,225 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 79P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 14,225 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside (front to rear sill corroded

Body has slight corrosion offside front to rear sill

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside (front to rear)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside (front to rear)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside rear

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle chassis corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside rear (out rigger

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front (inner cross beam

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front (out rigger)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside rear (out rigger

Pass 23 Jul 2016 13,483 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front to rear sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cross beam (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 10,920 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,348 miles

offside front step repaired with fibre glass not structeral

Fail 19 Apr 2012 8,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front step repaired with fibre glass not structeral

Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,221 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 7,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,062 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 60,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 5,504 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,676 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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OFM 79P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OFM 79P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OFM 79P?

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What year was OFM 79P registered?

OFM 79P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is OFM 79P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFM 79P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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