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OTB 551M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,907 mi
Last recorded26,907 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTB 551M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,907 miles

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

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

engine bay corroded

front body corroded

heavy under sill

inner wheel arches corroded

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/f chassis corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

rear engine mounting bracket mounting points corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 26,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine bay corroded

front body corroded

heavy under sill

inner wheel arches corroded

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/f chassis corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

rear engine mounting bracket mounting points corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,785 miles

floor pan corroded

front body/chassis cprrpded

out riggers corroded

rear cross memeber corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 26,785 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

floor pan corroded

front body/chassis cprrpded

out riggers corroded

rear cross memeber corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,635 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

rear cv gaiters starting to perrish

steering box damp

Fail 2 Jul 2012 26,635 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

rear cv gaiters starting to perrish

steering box damp

unable to open rear side door

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,634 miles

several areas have some corrosion.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 26,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

several areas have some corrosion.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,585 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 26,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,560 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,554 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,547 miles

both headlight patterns poor

corrosion around front inner panel holes

main chassis legs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2008 26,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

both headlight patterns poor

corrosion around front inner panel holes

main chassis legs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2007 26,074 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 26,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,550 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 25,388 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 25,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 25,209 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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OTB 551M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OTB 551M, 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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OTB 551M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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