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OPJ 135L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,364 mi
Last recorded8,364 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPJ 135L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 8,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 7,094 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 6,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 5,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 3,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 2,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 2,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 1,060 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 99,296 miles

body deteriorated with extensive use of tape

os wiper blade split

plenty of corrosion in non structural areas

Fail 7 Jun 2008 99,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body deteriorated with extensive use of tape

os wiper blade split

plenty of corrosion in non structural areas

Pass 2 Jun 2007 98,737 miles

battery tray poorly repaired

body deteriorated

chassis rusty

inner and outer sills deteriorated

ns step deteriorated

underside covered with cover plates and they are rotten too

underside deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,798 miles

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

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

hole in rear bumper taped over

nearly every panel on the vehicle is corroded to some degree - will require repair as and when the need arises

oil leak

under vehicle trays rusted through, chassis seems fine though

Fail 2 Jun 2006 97,798 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

hole in rear bumper taped over

nearly every panel on the vehicle is corroded to some degree - will require repair as and when the need arises

oil leak

under vehicle trays rusted through, chassis seems fine though

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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OPJ 135L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This 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 OPJ 135L, 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 OPJ 135L?

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What year was OPJ 135L registered?

OPJ 135L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is OPJ 135L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPJ 135L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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