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OTP 420M

1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,451 mi
Last recorded55,451 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTP 420M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 55,451 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 55,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,396 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Aug 2024 55,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,133 miles

front steering knuckle has slight play /lift

offside rear inner wheel arch area corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2022 54,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside & offside corrosion to inner sills

oil residue engine and transmission area

Fail 23 Jun 2022 54,732 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside & offside corrosion to inner sills

oil residue engine and transmission area

Pass 3 Jun 2021 53,677 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2019 53,173 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering idler- at axle marked in yellow (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device missing steering linkage ball join split pin - from steering box (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

camber at offside rear wheel

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's

Pass 9 Jun 2018 51,127 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body area's corroding

nearside & offside rear brake backing plates deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2017 49,897 miles

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

nearside front floor corroding

Fail 13 May 2017 49,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

nearside front floor corroding

Pass 7 May 2016 48,968 miles

corrosion to nearside floor area & step area

nearside and offside rear cross member has slight corrosion

steering arm/idler has play

Pass 9 May 2015 47,987 miles

nearside front inner step area rusting

Pass 3 May 2014 47,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,421 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 44,367 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 44,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 42,677 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake backing plates starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2011 42,674 miles

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

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

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake backing plates starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2010 41,004 miles

Some play in steering box,but exseptable for this design of vehicle.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,403 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 38,403 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,309 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,309 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 36,346 miles

24% brake imbalance from front brakes

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bottom ball jint rubbers split

vehicle body has been welded,fibreglassed and under sealed

Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,324 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 36,320 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside centre floor CORRODED but outside 30cm of any prescribed area

offside outer sill CORRODED but outside any prescribed area

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 420M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 420M, 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 52 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 420M registered?

OTP 420M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 May 1974.

Is OTP 420M safe to buy?

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