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OLX 827P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,614 mi
Last recorded17,614 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 827P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 17,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi jack piont (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,787 miles

other pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2016 12,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

other pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2015 12,024 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 12,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 11,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 10,268 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 23 May 2006 6,787 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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OLX 827P is a 1976 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 55.6%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 OLX 827P, 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 50 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 827P registered?

OLX 827P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OLX 827P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLX 827P shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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