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OJK 789R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

13,866 mi
Last recorded13,866 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJK 789R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 13,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 13,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 3,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion tube (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 4 May 2018 3,177 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (chassis) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion tube (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 8 May 2017 3,140 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring tube reinforcment (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 3,140 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring tube reinforcment (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 3,055 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front jack point holed/corroded

Offside Front jack point holed/corroded

Rear both outer ends of spring tube reinforcment webbs corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 3,055 miles

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front jack point holed/corroded

Offside Front jack point holed/corroded

Rear both outer ends of spring tube reinforcment webbs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 2,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside front outrigger holed and corroded.Nearside front outrigger has some sealant around it.Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 2,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside front outrigger holed and corroded.Nearside front outrigger has some sealant around it.Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 2,415 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside front out rigger holed and corroded.Nearside front out rigger holed corroded.Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.Offside sill corroded and holed

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 2,415 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside front out rigger holed and corroded.Nearside front out rigger holed corroded.Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.Offside sill corroded and holed

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 1,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside front tyre split and starting to perish.Offside front outrigger holed and corroded.Nearside rear outrigger holed and corroded.Offside rear outer sill holed

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2013 1,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside front tyre split and starting to perish.Offside front outrigger holed and corroded.Nearside rear outrigger holed and corroded.Offside rear outer sill holed

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 1,785 miles

Offside front tyre outer wall cracked and perished.Nearside front out rigger holed and corroded.Nearside front upper axle arm inner bearing has some free play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 1,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front upper axle arm inner bearing has some free play

Offside front tyre outer wall heavily cracked and perished.Nearside front out rigger holed and corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 1,329 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

off side front brake hose clip missing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,329 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

off side front brake hose clip missing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 1,169 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 1,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

off side front tyre side walls are perished

rear cross membour corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 779 miles

os&ns ball joint dust covers split /lower

Fail 18 Apr 2009 789 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os&ns ball joint dust covers split /lower

Fail 21 Nov 2007 350 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 350 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 99,715 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR SLIGHT CRACK [NOT OBSTRUCING VIEW]

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 99,307 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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OJK 789R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 OJK 789R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OJK 789R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 May 1977.

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