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OGL 921L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,004 mi
Last recorded10,004 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGL 921L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 10,004 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 9,991 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 9,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,774 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,756 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 9,094 miles

as mot 2814391800103

Fail 8 Jul 2010 9,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

lower body areas heavily corroded/weak

offside wiper blade poor

Fail 15 Jun 2009 9,072 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

adv light corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,072 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

adv light corrosion on chassis

Pass 23 May 2007 8,585 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 8,578 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 7,255 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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OGL 921L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 OGL 921L, 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 53 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 OGL 921L registered?

OGL 921L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 February 1973.

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