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OYA 427L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

3,492 mi
Last recorded3,492 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYA 427L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 3,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 3,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 2,730 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 2,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 1,820 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 1,449 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 70 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,158 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 99,132 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,105 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 95,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 94,490 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 93,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 92,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 91,049 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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OYA 427L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 OYA 427L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OYA 427L?

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What year was OYA 427L registered?

OYA 427L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OYA 427L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYA 427L shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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