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OYD 178L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

71,666 mi
Last recorded71,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYD 178L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 70,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 70,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 69,915 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 68,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,553 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 68,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,695 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 67,691 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear view mirrors slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,473 miles

Both front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 67,464 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Both front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,558 miles

Both front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 66,558 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,079 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 64,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 63,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,589 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 62,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,844 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 59,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,031 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006
Fail 6 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 51,631 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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OYD 178L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OYD 178L, 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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OYD 178L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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