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OLX 264L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 264L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 85,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 May 2018 85,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,942 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,968 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,672 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,467 miles

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

steering column coupling deteriorating

Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

steering column coupling deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,761 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 67,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 4,623 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 4,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to rear floor pan

surface corrosion to front brake discs

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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OLX 264L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OLX 264L, 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.

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What year was OLX 264L registered?

OLX 264L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is OLX 264L safe to buy?

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