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OWH 660M

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

52,795 mi
Last recorded52,795 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWH 660M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,795 miles

the vehicle underside has been extensively repaired and should be kept in check

Fail 12 Aug 2016 52,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades torn (8.2.2)

Offside brake caliper securing device missing pad retainer pin (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

the vehicle underside has been extensively repaired and should be kept in check

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,413 miles

the vehicle chassis has been extensivly repaired and welded,this should be kept in check

Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the offside parking brake effort is low this could require adjustment

the vehicle chassis has been extensivly repaired and welded,this should be kept in check

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,266 miles

Engine appears to misfire

Engine difficult to start

Engine oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers interior door handle stiff in operation

nearside passenger door top hinge has a bolt that requires tightening

Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine difficult to start

Engine oil leak

Engine appears to misfire

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers interior door handle stiff in operation

nearside passenger door top hinge has a bolt that requires tightening

Fail 20 Jun 2013 52,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,783 miles

camber on offside rear wheel incorrect

Fail 24 May 2012 49,770 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

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

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

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Camber on offside rear wheel incorrect, the reason should be investigated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,253 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 48,071 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

general corrosion in most areas

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,393 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,096 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 46,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,187 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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OWH 660M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 OWH 660M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWH 660M registered?

OWH 660M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 June 1973.

Is OWH 660M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWH 660M shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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