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OPJ 980L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,848 mi
Last recorded8,848 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPJ 980L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 8,848 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel hoses perished underneath

Fail 5 Sep 2017 8,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel hoses perished underneath

Pass 5 Sep 2016 5,037 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder( close to cords being exposed )

Pass 27 Aug 2015 456 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,475 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,094 miles

o/s/f tyre worn out inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,982 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,982 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,039 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 84,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 79,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,043 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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OPJ 980L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 980L, 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 OPJ 980L registered?

OPJ 980L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 January 1973.

Is OPJ 980L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPJ 980L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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