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OTG 319L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,514 mi
Last recorded65,514 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTG 319L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,514 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 65,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,096 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,232 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,660 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 60,635 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,045 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 60,039 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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OTG 319L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTG 319L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OTG 319L registered?

OTG 319L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is OTG 319L safe to buy?

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