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OMC 417L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Pink Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,090 mi
Last recorded53,090 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 417L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 53,089 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,089 miles

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

Underside of vehicle showing several areas of excessive corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2016 53,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underside of vehicle showing several areas of excessive corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,730 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover not secure

steering idler has slight play in ball joints

Fail 20 Jun 2011 52,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

main beam tell tale lamp and position lamp tell tale inop

offside front lower ball joint dust cover not secure

steering idler has slight play in ball joints

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,994 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2010 51,994 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,241 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 51,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,135 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 51,135 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,807 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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OMC 417L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Pink with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 OMC 417L, 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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OMC 417L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 January 1973.

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