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OUB 420P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,677 mi
Last recorded54,677 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUB 420P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,677 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 48,831 miles

front of vehicle lowered

under side of vehicle has had much welding and repairs of not great quality

Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,831 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

front of vehicle lowered

under side of vehicle has had much welding and repairs of not great quality

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,975 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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OUB 420P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 OUB 420P, 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 50 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 OUB 420P registered?

OUB 420P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 April 1976.

Is OUB 420P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUB 420P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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