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OOU 948M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,073 mi
Last recorded30,073 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOU 948M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,073 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 30,073 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 2 sides (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 sides (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 30,013 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 29,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

genral surface corrosion

n/s front sidewall very badly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,282 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 29,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both drivers and passenger footwells have corrosion .

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,640 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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OOU 948M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OOU 948M, 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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OOU 948M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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