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OPF 810L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,521 mi
Last recorded90,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPF 810L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,521 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 90,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 90,521 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,324 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork genraly detiriorated

fuel pipes perished

near side front inner wheel arch step area corroded

near side sliding door bottom heavely corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

general body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,695 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 85,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,538 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on rear wheel arches.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,962 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,511 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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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OPF 810L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,584cc 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 OPF 810L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPF 810L registered?

OPF 810L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 3 January 1973.

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