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OLR 86L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,473 mi
Last recorded31,473 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLR 86L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 31,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear chassis leg has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,040 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 29,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 28,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2012 27,948 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,594 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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OLR 86L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLR 86L, 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 OLR 86L registered?

OLR 86L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is OLR 86L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLR 86L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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