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OVR 385W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,993 mi
Last recorded64,993 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan55,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVR 385W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 64,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,279 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,933 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,685 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 55,673 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,437 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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OVR 385W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVR 385W, 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 45 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 OVR 385W registered?

OVR 385W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is OVR 385W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVR 385W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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