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OSN 472R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,903 mi
Last recorded36,903 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSN 472R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,903 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,930 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2009 32,777 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,252 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,910 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,727 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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OSN 472R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 OSN 472R, 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 49 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 OSN 472R?

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What year was OSN 472R registered?

OSN 472R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 January 1977.

Is OSN 472R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSN 472R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSN 472R have outstanding finance?

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