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OJC 848S

1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

48,852 mi
Last recorded48,852 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJC 848S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 48,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 46,552 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 46,552 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,069 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,102 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,072 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 37,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 37,132 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,461 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 36,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,803 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,798 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,866 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 33,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,589 miles

O/S/R Driveshaft boot split.

Various shock absorber bushes worn.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 31,585 miles

Centre 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 excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R Driveshaft boot split.

Various shock absorber bushes worn.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,500 miles

number plates have not been failed as they are a temporarily suspended failure item

Fail 1 Feb 2008 29,499 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 28,009 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 27,811 miles

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

not possable to check all testable items as underside covers fitted

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 Sep 2005 27,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

not possable to check all testable items as underside covers fitted

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

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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OJC 848S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 OJC 848S, 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 48 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 OJC 848S registered?

OJC 848S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is OJC 848S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJC 848S shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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