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OYW 677L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,932 mi
Last recorded73,932 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYW 677L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,791 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are wearing badly on inner ands outer edges .need replacing very soon

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,108 miles

all four tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 59,061 miles

rusty floor pan

rusty sills

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 23 May 2013 56,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 56,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,679 miles

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

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

both front door mirrors slightly faded

n/s/r outter cv boot perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,983 miles

The nearside rear wheel bearing has a small amount of play.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,373 miles

There is a small hole in the exhaust.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,592 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 44,591 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

nearside rear drive shaft gaiter leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,350 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 39,349 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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OYW 677L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OYW 677L, 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 OYW 677L?

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What year was OYW 677L registered?

OYW 677L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is OYW 677L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYW 677L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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