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OOU 953M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,357 mi
Last recorded153,357 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOU 953M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 153,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake peddle has free travel

Pass 22 Jun 2020 151,259 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section & rear outrigger end sections corroded. Not within a prescribed area or significantly reducing structural rigidity at time of testing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 151,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in offside of engine compartment (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section & out rigger ends corroded but out of prescribed structural area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside parking brake operating effort lower than on nearside

Fail 10 Oct 2019 151,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade perished & split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted brake hose twisted & fouling on suspension shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded & holed within 30cms of suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in offside of engine compartment (4.13 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose temporary repair of drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section & out rigger ends corroded but out of prescribed structural area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside parking brake operating effort lower than on nearside

Pass 27 Jun 2018 150,370 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 150,370 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 149,995 miles

corrosion to n/s & o/s sills,floor pans & jacking points,not within structurally testable areas.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 149,992 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on shock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 May 2016 149,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 148,627 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 148,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine running unevenly & misfiring. Carburettor loose on manifold.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 147,477 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 147,475 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Torsion bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front bump stop damaged

offside rear bearing noisey

Pass 20 Jul 2012 146,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 143,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front suspension bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 140,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 138,751 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 136,633 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 136,633 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 134,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 133,009 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 133,007 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 953M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OOU 953M, 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 953M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 August 1973.

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