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OLP 183W

1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,082 mi
Last recorded18,082 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLP 183W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 18,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 17,665 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 16,831 miles

Front axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,047 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,223 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 12,696 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front tyre has slight cracking in sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 7,678 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 6,373 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 6,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 1,225 miles

offside front axle beam starting to corrode through on lower beam.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 1,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

main beam tell tale lamp not working.

offside front axle beam starting to corrode through on lower beam.

Pass 20 May 2010 98,577 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,343 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,566 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 95,309 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 93,580 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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OLP 183W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 OLP 183W, 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 46 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 OLP 183W registered?

OLP 183W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 September 1980.

Is OLP 183W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLP 183W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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