MOT Status
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77,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Servo rod welded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Servo rod welded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Slight noise (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Master cylinder rod welded. Slight play in adjacent joint (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight noise and play. Front joint under tray (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Bar between swivel and master welded. Play in connecting joint (1.1.15 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Bar between swivel and master welded. Play in connecting joint (1.1.15 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened steering/suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened front steering/suspension beam..two areas marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened steering/suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front steering beam has areas of corrosion
both rear tyres are perished
front steering/suspension beam has areas of corrosion
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres side walls weak
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres side walls weak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R outer driveshaft gaiter split
N/S/R outer driveshaft gaiter split
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight wear in steering idler
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight wear in steering idler bush
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both headlamp reflectors are dull, images and light output are reduced.
slight wear in steering centre idler
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BPU 951L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 BPU 951L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BPU 951L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 July 1973.
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