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OPA 158L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,242 mi
Last recorded19,242 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 158L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 19,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

body and chassis corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 18,570 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2017 14,312 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracks

Pass 8 May 2015 10,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear lights appear dim.

minor oil leak.

Fail 8 May 2015 10,177 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear lights appear dim.

minor oil leak.

Pass 9 May 2014 7,020 miles

both rear outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

both the front inner wheel arches would benefit from having the seatbelt mounts tidied up

both the offside front suspension arms balljoint rubber covers are split and leaking but are not allowing the ingress of dirt

minor oil leaks in the engine bay

offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed by the towbar mountings

Fail 6 May 2014 7,020 miles

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

both rear outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

both the front inner wheel arches would benefit from having the seatbelt mounts tidied up

both the offside front suspension arms balljoint rubber covers are split and leaking but are not allowing the ingress of dirt

minor oil leaks in the engine bay

offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed by the towbar mountings

rear brakes would benefit from some attention as there is a slight difference in the increase/decrease rate

various underbody brake pipes and hoses are cable tied into place

Pass 14 May 2013 4,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates would benefit from the 1 being closer to the 5

brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn

minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

nearside front brake hose although secure. It would benefit from a metal clip and not a cable tie

nearside rear wheel is noisy when rotated. It sounds like the brake drum rubbing against the backplate

Fail 9 May 2013 4,251 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates would benefit from the 1 being closer to the 5

brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn

hazards lights although working appear to be a bit erratic

minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

nearside front brake hose although secure. It would benefit from a metal clip and not a cable tie

nearside rear tyre is quite worn on the inner edge. The offside rear tyre is cracking

nearside rear wheel is noisy when rotated. It sounds like the brake drum rubbing against the backplate

offside front seatbelt stalk would benefit from some attention. It appears to have been fitted the wrong way round and is a little stiff when releasing underload

rear number plate light although working is also affected by the offside rear electrical fault

Pass 30 Mar 2011 455 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 99,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 99,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,391 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 92,417 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn outside edges

Pass 1 Mar 2007 86,774 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 80,757 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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OPA 158L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 OPA 158L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPA 158L registered?

OPA 158L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 December 1972.

Is OPA 158L safe to buy?

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