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OTA 164M

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,731 mi
Last recorded29,731 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTA 164M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,731 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 29,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside door mirror slight deterioration

offside front bump stops missing

offside front jacking point missing

road tax expired 31/10/2005

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside door mirror slight deterioration

offside front bump stops missing

offside front jacking point missing

road tax expired 31/10/2005

Fail 13 Nov 2006 29,727 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front bump stops missing

offside front jacking point missing

road tax expired 31/10/2005

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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OTA 164M is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTA 164M, 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 55 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 OTA 164M?

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What year was OTA 164M registered?

OTA 164M is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OTA 164M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTA 164M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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