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OYP 352L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,997 mi
Last recorded2,997 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYP 352L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 2,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 2,986 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 2,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 2,975 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 2,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 2,931 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 2,931 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 2,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 2,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 2,885 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 2,862 miles

Offside Rear Outer side wall of the tyre has a small indent

Fail 2 Jul 2018 2,862 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer side wall of the tyre has a small indent

Pass 19 Jun 2017 2,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 2,779 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 2,745 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 2,682 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 2,681 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 2,596 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 May 2013 2,590 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 2,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 2,416 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 2,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 2,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 1,962 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 1,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2008 1,692 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 1,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 1,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 99,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2006 99,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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OYP 352L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYP 352L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OYP 352L?

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What year was OYP 352L registered?

OYP 352L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is OYP 352L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYP 352L shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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