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OXF 581L

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,913 mi
Last recorded71,913 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXF 581L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,913 miles

advise drivers door mirror broken

advise general bodywork tape covering sharp edges

general corrosion under vehicle

handbrake efficency close to limits needing adjustment or repair

play in steering idler on axle

steering free play close to limits

Fail 31 Oct 2012 71,913 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise general bodywork tape covering sharp edges

drivers door mirror broken

general corrosion under vehicle

handbrake efficency close to limits needing adjustment or repair

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

nearside front upper ball joint cover split

offside front lower ball joint dust cover perished

offside front upper ball joint dust cover perished

play in steering idler arm on axle

steering free play close to limits

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,878 miles

Body taped

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 71,878 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Body taped

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,303 miles

Doors taped

Front archs rusty

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front panal rusty

n/s/f inner arch rusty

n/s/r outer cv split

Fail 2 Jun 2010

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

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

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

Doors taped

Front archs rusty

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front panal rusty

n/s/f inner arch rusty

n/s/r outer cv split

Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,349 miles

Both Rear sill ends corroded(not in perscribed area)

N/s/f inner arch corroded

N/s/f jacking point corroded

N/s/r cv boot split.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temp repairs to front doors(tape)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear outer cv gaitor split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2007 68,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 68,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front doors taped up

advise both outter sill panals corroded but not in prescribed area.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 67,712 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 67,712 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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OXF 581L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 OXF 581L, 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 55 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 OXF 581L registered?

OXF 581L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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