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OTP 28H

1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,464 mi
Last recorded41,464 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTP 28H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,345 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 40,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,603 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,749 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 33,729 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,961 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,262 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 29,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,982 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 25,953 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,081 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 23,060 miles

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,392 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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OTP 28H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 OTP 28H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OTP 28H registered?

OTP 28H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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