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OJP 308L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,252 mi
Last recorded83,252 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJP 308L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,252 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 82,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 82,193 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 82,193 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 82,107 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,998 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 81,998 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 79,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,044 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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OJP 308L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc 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 OJP 308L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJP 308L registered?

OJP 308L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is OJP 308L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJP 308L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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