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OUC 845L

1972 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,483 mi
Last recorded93,483 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle68,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUC 845L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,483 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,462 miles

rear lights poor light

Fail 1 May 2018 92,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear lights poor light

Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,945 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,146 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,329 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,189 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

No Rear Seat Fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,189 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No Rear Seat Fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,579 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

floor pan rottern but not near any suspension braking or streeing compoments

Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,577 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

floor pan rottern but not near any suspension braking or streeing compoments

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,133 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 83,114 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor pan corroded in areas NOT in prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,226 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,003 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 73,702 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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OUC 845L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,603 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUC 845L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUC 845L registered?

OUC 845L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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