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OPL 126W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,297 mi
Last recorded16,297 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPL 126W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2020 16,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,710 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 11,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 10,994 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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OPL 126W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 OPL 126W, 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 45 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 OPL 126W?

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What year was OPL 126W registered?

OPL 126W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 June 1981.

Is OPL 126W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPL 126W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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