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OTA 443M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,217 mi
Last recorded69,217 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTA 443M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,217 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 69,217 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion upper outer edge (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger to front panel (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion upper outer edge (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering column retaining device insecure movement at lower fixing excessive (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front out rigger to front panel

Nearside Rear Inner cv gaiter split

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter split

Offside Rear Inner cv gaiter split

Offside Rear Outer cv gaiter split

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,531 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 66,531 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,062 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,062 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,473 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 59,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 58,943 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 58,943 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,082 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,082 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 55,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,126 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 51,126 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,734 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,790 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 44,790 miles

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,694 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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OTA 443M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 443M, 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.

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OTA 443M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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