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OMK 693L

1973 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,275 mi
Last recorded99,275 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Campervan47,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMK 693L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,275 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,202 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,202 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,359 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 89,689 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 89,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 88,141 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 88,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,008 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 84,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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OMK 693L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OMK 693L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OMK 693L?

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What year was OMK 693L registered?

OMK 693L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is OMK 693L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMK 693L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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