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OYK 555L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,868 mi
Last recorded250,868 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYK 555L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 250,868 miles

2 front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 250,868 miles

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

2 front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 250,868 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 250,868 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 250,868 miles

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

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 250,439 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 244,577 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 244,576 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,112 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

The General body condition is very corroded!

centre front chassis corroded (not prescribed area)

centre o/s body/floor corroded

n/s front corner corroded

n/s front inner sill corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s front corner corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill extensive corrosion (not prescribed area)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 45,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre o/s body/floor corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

The General body condition is very corroded.....

n/s front chassis corroded

n/s front corner corroded

n/s front inner sill corroded

n/s rear inner sill corroded

o/s front corner corroded

o/s outer sill extensive corrosion (not prescribed area)

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,285 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

l/h front/centre crossmember corroded (not prescribed area)

n/s centre AND rear inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)

n/s front corner corroded (not prescribed area)

o/s front corner corroded (not prescribed area)

o/s front floor corroded (not prescribed area)

o/s inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)

o/s outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)

r/h body above crossmember corroded (not prescribed area)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,285 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

l/h front/centre crossmember corroded (not prescribed area)

n/s centre AND rear inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)

n/s front corner corroded (not prescribed area)

o/s front corner corroded (not prescribed area)

o/s front floor corroded (not prescribed area)

o/s inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)

o/s outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)

r/h body above crossmember corroded (not prescribed area)

Fail 27 May 2008 40,285 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Battery insecure

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

corrosion at centre/front xmember to floor(not in prescribed area)

n/s front xmember corroded (but not in prescribed area)

n/s inner sill corroded (but not in prescribed area)

o/s inner sill corroded (but not in prescribed area)

o/s outer sill corroded (but not in prescribed area)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,715 miles

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering idler

Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,752 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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OYK 555L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 OYK 555L, 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 54 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 OYK 555L registered?

OYK 555L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1972.

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