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OUM 544P

1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

45,802 mi
Last recorded45,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan45,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUM 544P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 45,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 44,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 44,758 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,284 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,206 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,854 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 35,854 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,528 miles

underside well undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

underside well undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 29,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,701 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,266 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 26,259 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 26,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,293 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 24,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,061 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,770 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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OUM 544P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OUM 544P, 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 OUM 544P registered?

OUM 544P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 1976.

Is OUM 544P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUM 544P shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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