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OPO 35J

1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,470 mi
Last recorded47,470 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan43,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 35J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake hoses perishing slightly

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside

some corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,770 miles

some corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

some play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Fail 31 Mar 2025 43,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

some corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

some play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Pass 5 Oct 2022 43,080 miles

some movement to h/brake lever,rubber worn

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,238 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 19,237 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 19,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

low effort from rear foot brakes

noise from lower steering column area when operating steering under load

o/s front axle corroded-small hole in outer layer at bottom

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,818 miles

Both outer rear c/v boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 14,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both outer rear c/v boots deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,762 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 61,120 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 61,110 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 2 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 95,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,301 miles

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2005 90,265 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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OPO 35J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPO 35J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPO 35J registered?

OPO 35J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OPO 35J safe to buy?

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