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OOU 950M

1973 Volkswagen Caravan

Orange Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,506 mi
Last recorded153,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Caravan76,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOU 950M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 153,506 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 153,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 153,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 153,509 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 153,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 153,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2016 153,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 153,506 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 153,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 153,507 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 153,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 153,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 153,506 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

central bush has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 153,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 153,506 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 153,506 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 153,508 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 153,506 miles

Front Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 153,508 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 153,506 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear cv gaitor split

Pass 1 Feb 2006 150,322 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 150,322 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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OOU 950M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 76,341 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OOU 950M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OOU 950M registered?

OOU 950M is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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