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OUK 270E

1967 Volkswagen Caravan

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,701 mi
Last recorded6,701 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Caravan31,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUK 270E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 6,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 6,701 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 6,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 6,701 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,692 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 6,690 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2006 5,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2006 5,732 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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OUK 270E is a 1967 Volkswagen Caravan in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 31,302 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUK 270E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 59 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OUK 270E registered?

OUK 270E is a 1967 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 2 May 1967.

Is OUK 270E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUK 270E shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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