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OPH 139L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPH 139L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 66,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,807 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,211 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,127 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 36,126 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,314 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,429 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,426 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,479 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,419 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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OPH 139L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OPH 139L, 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

How do I check the history of OPH 139L?

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What year was OPH 139L registered?

OPH 139L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is OPH 139L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPH 139L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPH 139L have outstanding finance?

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