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OLC 847L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLC 847L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer driveshaft boot is split

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,802 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 84,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,267 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 7 Jun 2014 84,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,920 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 22 Jun 2013 83,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,460 miles

all front brake pipes been painted slighty corroded

front discs poor condition

front shock bushes poor condition

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Mar 2012 83,460 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all front brake pipes been painted slighty corroded

front discs poor condition

front shock bushes poor condition

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2010 83,250 miles

Body work in very poor condition

Nearside rear light lens in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2010 83,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body in very poor condition corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Poor body condition rust holes around doors and front bumper fuel flap door needs attention

Washers need slight attention

Fail 13 Jun 2009 82,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Poor body condition rust holes around doors and front bumper fuel flap door needs attention

Pass 12 Jul 2008 81,445 miles

Body in poor condition rust in panels

Nearside rear light lens starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jul 2008 81,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body in poor condition rust in panels

Nearside rear light lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,003 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 81,003 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 98,562 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 98,546 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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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OLC 847L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OLC 847L, 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.

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What year was OLC 847L registered?

OLC 847L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 December 1972.

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