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OMA 38V

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,811 mi
Last recorded32,811 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMA 38V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 32,811 miles

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror deteriated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,291 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 22,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,800 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 17,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S front & rear outriggers corroded & floor pans in places, none considered to adversely effect structural integrity.

O/S/R shock damp & only just acceptable.

Some up & down movement in centre steering idler.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,064 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 12,064 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust clamp not secure.

O/S/F outrigger & O/S/R inner sill to outrigger both corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,049 miles

Some up & down movement in centre steering idler.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 3,643 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 3,643 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 94,973 miles

n/s/r outer drive boot split

Pass 28 Sep 2005 80,530 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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OMA 38V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 OMA 38V, 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 47 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 OMA 38V registered?

OMA 38V is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 September 1979.

Is OMA 38V safe to buy?

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