MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
no windows fitted to rear of van
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked nut loose (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint retaining device missing bolt missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
no windows fitted to rear of van
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamps alternating main to dip (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced play in bush and bolts (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose lock nut (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front seat missing
no windows fitted to sides of van
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both front wheels very close to suspension top arms.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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AHO 502R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 AHO 502R, 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 49 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 AHO 502R registered?
AHO 502R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 May 1977.
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