MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,565 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
The o/s front step is rusty.
Slight plat in the front wheels.
Slight play in the rear wheels.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight plat in the front wheels.
Slight play in the rear wheels.
The o/s front step is rusty.
Battery insecure
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear fog light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear fog light tell tail switch does not indicat when on
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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OMW 89M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 OMW 89M, 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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OMW 89M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1973.
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