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UOA 615L

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,055 mi
Last recorded24,055 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 615L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 24,055 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,914 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 22,129 miles

*** BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFTS, OUTER CV BOOTS BADLY SPLIT ***

*** o/s lower floor area corroded ***

Centre Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 May 2014 22,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

*** BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFTS, OUTER CV BOOTS BADLY SPLIT ***

Centre Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 22,099 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer CV boot excessivley split preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 31 May 2013 211,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear drive shaft gaiters heavily damaged

offside front floor panel corroded

offside rear tyre worn on the edge

Fail 2 May 2013 21,090 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Both rear constant velocity joint gaiters split

Decelerometer brake test, unable to identify brake test weight

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside under floor panel corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 20,510 miles

Nearside 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 far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

tail pipe loose

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n\s\r cv boot split

Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,698 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

n\s\r cv boot split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,630 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 13,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,467 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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UOA 615L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 UOA 615L, 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 55 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 UOA 615L registered?

UOA 615L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UOA 615L safe to buy?

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