MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
fuel cap seal deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
fuel cap seal deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
batterys insecure
hand brake lock nuts missing
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
batterys insecure
hand brake lock nuts missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre sidewall perished,advise
vehicle underside slight corrosion,advise
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre sidewall perished,advise
vehicle underside slight corrosion,advise
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
all chassis legs corroded
offside rear c.v. boot split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
all chassis legs corroded
offside rear c.v. boot split
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s/r outer c.v boot split
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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AWG 454K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 AWG 454K, 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 54 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 AWG 454K registered?
AWG 454K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 June 1972.
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