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OPG 781L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,557 mi
Last recorded58,557 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPG 781L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,557 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,794 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 57,010 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (all four) (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,008 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (all four) (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,994 miles

Front cross beam repaired.

Just acceptable damage to O/S front seat belt webbing.

Just acceptable fading to both front indicators.

Just acceptable fading to both front indicators.

Just acceptable twist to N/S front seat belt.

Slight damage to N/S front outer wheel rim.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,906 miles

Just acceptable damage to O/S seat belt webbing.

Just acceptable twist to N/S front seat belt.

Slight damage to N/S front outer wheel rim.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,906 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Just acceptable damage to O/S seat belt webbing.

Just acceptable twist to N/S front seat belt.

Slight damage to N/S front outer wheel rim.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,905 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 55,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,504 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 54,543 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,543 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,382 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,788 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,533 miles

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

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 781L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPG 781L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPG 781L registered?

OPG 781L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is OPG 781L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPG 781L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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