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OLT 418L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,048 mi
Last recorded28,048 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLT 418L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,048 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 26,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,934 miles

n\s seat buckle case missing

o\s seat buckle case missing

slight play in steering arm ball joint from steering box to idoler

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,669 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 24,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,550 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 225,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s and o/s sill corroded

n/s/f/ , n/s/r ,and o/s/f tyre cracking.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,491 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 19,486 miles

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

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

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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OLT 418L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OLT 418L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLT 418L registered?

OLT 418L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 November 1972.

Is OLT 418L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLT 418L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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