CarVerify

Free Car Check

OLJ 608M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1784cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,039 mi
Last recorded32,039 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 608M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 32,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,837 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,090 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 29,964 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 29,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,115 miles

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

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

welded coroded and sealerd throughout

Fail 3 Apr 2014 29,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

welded coroded and sealerd throughout

Pass 9 Feb 2013 28,389 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

welded and corroded throughout

Pass 22 Oct 2011 26,400 miles

chassis corrosion

o/s/f flexi pipe

Fail 28 Jul 2011 26,315 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pipes

o/s/f flexi pipe condition

Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,360 miles

front brake pipes

n/s/fwheel bearing play

o/s/f flexi pipe

o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 30 Jul 2010 24,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes

n/s/fwheel bearing play

o/s/f flexi pipe

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,175 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time off test

Fail 29 Nov 2006 19,974 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear cv gaiter outter

Pass 5 Oct 2005 19,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes painted black on vehicle

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
Full Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OLJ 608M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OLJ 608M, 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

How do I check the history of OLJ 608M?

You can check the full history of OLJ 608M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OLJ 608M registered?

OLJ 608M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 December 1973.

Is OLJ 608M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLJ 608M shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLJ 608M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OLJ 608M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.