MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
OSF top door frame corrosion NSF top door frame corosion Front bumper mount coroosion Nsf step corossion
Vehical generally coroded front bumper mounts.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
vehical generally coroded, around bumper mounts wind screen water tank mounts
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers door step heaverly corroded
rear bumper missing
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers door step heaverly corroded
rear bumper missing
engine oil leak
rear bump stops deteriorated
rear leaf spring bushes worn
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)
Upper Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
both front inner wings rusted- lower
both rear springs close to limit of travel
gas pipes insecure at rear
rear axle bump stops/ assisters deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BPL 288T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 BPL 288T, 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 47 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 BPL 288T registered?
BPL 288T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1979.
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