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OPG 163L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,536 mi
Last recorded24,536 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPG 163L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 24,536 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

slight engine oil leak.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 23,354 miles

nearside front tyre perished.

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

nearside rear tyre perished.

slight engine oil leak.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,237 miles

offside front tyre perished.

offside rear tyre perished.

slight engine oil leak.

slight gearbox oil leak.

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 17 May 2018 21,162 miles

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 24 May 2017 19,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,733 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,779 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,507 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,914 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 8,912 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,868 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 7,865 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,403 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres perishing

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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OPG 163L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OPG 163L, 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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How do I check the history of OPG 163L?

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What year was OPG 163L registered?

OPG 163L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 January 1973.

Is OPG 163L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPG 163L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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