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OLH 531L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLH 531L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,956 miles

Advise new O/S/R brake backing plate next service.

N/s outer sill poor.

O/s/f chassis outrigger holed and corroded, advise weld repair.

O/s/f jack point holed and corroded.

Some wear in steering box.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 79,044 miles

N/S outer sill corroding(body filler present)

N/S/R and O/S/F road wheels corroding around tyre valve

N/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding

O/S upper and lower ball joint dust boot weeping grease(slight play in O/S upper ball joint)

O/S/F out rigger corroded

both O/S cv boots deteriorating

brake pipes to rear t peace and to N/S/R hose corroding

slight play in steering joints

Fail 21 Sep 2018 79,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/S outer sill corroding(body filler present)

N/S/R and O/S/F road wheels corroding around tyre valve

N/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding

O/S upper and lower ball joint dust boot weeping grease(slight play in O/S upper ball joint)

O/S/F out rigger corroded

both O/S cv boots deteriorating

brake pipes to rear t peace and to N/S/R hose corroding

parking brake near end of travel

slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,055 miles

N/S outer track rod end dust cover perishing

N/S/R brake pipe from rear hose to wheel cylinder starting to corrode

both O/S cv boots perishing

both front and N/S/R tyre perishing

corrosion on both O/S out riggers

parking brake efficiency just meet 16%

slight play in O/S/F upper suspension ball joint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,759 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play LIFT AND PLAY PRESENT (2.2.B.1g)

HEADLIGHT AIMS JUST FALL IN ACCEPTABLE AREAS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear DRIVESHAFT BOOTS SPLIT

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

play in all wheel bearings

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FITTED USING INADEQUATE SIZE FIXINGS AT VEHICLE FLOOR

Fail 24 Sep 2016 75,759 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. also cracking sidewalls and in tread grooves (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play LIFT AND PLAY PRESENT (2.2.B.1g)

HEADLIGHT AIMS JUST FALL IN ACCEPTABLE AREAS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear DRIVESHAFT BOOTS SPLIT

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

play in all wheel bearings

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FITTED USING INADEQUATE SIZE FIXINGS AT VEHICLE FLOOR

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,929 miles

N/S INNER SILL MISSING AND OUTER VERY POOR

advise all wiring associated with duel batteries tidyed

bot h headlamp images very poor

indicator/high beam stalk worn

n/s outer cv boot split

no. 3 exhaust pushrod tube leaking at head

o/s seat fouls lower seat belt real at full aft position.

rear brake back plates poor, o/s worse

steering idler pin has play

wiring at starter poor

worn and heavy steering box

Fail 22 Sep 2015 74,929 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement comes up with 2nd pump, poss req bleed (3.3.A.5)

Electrical wiring insecure d+ dynamo to reg wiring no shield (1.9.2a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp full of moisture (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S INNER SILL MISSING AND OUTER VERY POOR

advise all wiring associated with duel batteries tidyed

indicator/high beam stalk worn

n/s outer cv boot split

no. 3 exhaust pushrod tube leaking at head

o/s seat fouls lower seat belt real at full aft position.

rear brake back plates poor, o/s worse

steering idler pin has play

wiring at starter poor

worn and heavy steering box

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,795 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s and n/s park brake cables outer sleeves corroded and colapsing

o/s inner and outer cv boots perishing

o/s/r brake pipe from flexy to drum corroded advise replacement

play in steering box

Fail 8 Sep 2014 73,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s and n/s park brake cables outer sleeves corroded and colapsing

o/s inner and outer cv boots perishing

o/s/r brake pipe from flexy to drum corroded advise replacement

play in steering box

play in steering idler

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,971 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 69,970 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,376 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 69,372 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 68,797 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 65,971 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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OLH 531L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OLH 531L, 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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OLH 531L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 1972.

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