MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front and rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side sill and jacking point areas and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
battery insecure
engine bay lid cant be secured in the closed position
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under windscreen (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
CHASSIS REPAIR NEXT TO BRAKE COMP MOUNTING BUT NOT AFFECTING STRENGTH OF VEHICLE
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f door step and front door hinge panel corroded
n/s/r cv boot split
o/s/f a post corroded at bottom corner of windscreen
o/s/f door step and front door hinge panel corroded
o/s/f panel corroded
o/s/r boot floor pan corroded
rear bumper missing
split in brake pedal rubber but still secure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s/r cv gaitor split
floor in various places corroded but not within 30cm of body mountings
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
nsr osr osf outriggers holed and corroded
right hand tell tale working for left and right indicators
tape covering a suspected corroded area osf upper front panel
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559 OHY is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 559 OHY, 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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559 OHY is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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