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OHN 908L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,438 mi
Last recorded55,438 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHN 908L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 55,438 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 55,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 52,538 miles

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaitor split

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 19 May 2016 52,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaitor split

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 19 May 2015 48,204 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 48,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 47,478 miles

h/brake cable worn

Pass 25 May 2013 46,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 45,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,424 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 43,424 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

front discs slightly pitted

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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OHN 908L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OHN 908L, 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 OHN 908L?

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What year was OHN 908L registered?

OHN 908L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is OHN 908L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHN 908L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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