MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in area of rear suspension mount (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)
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B197 WPU is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 74,756 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B197 WPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B197 WPU is a 1984 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 1984.
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