MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,763 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
centre steering pivot worn
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
centre steering pivot worn
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)
Offside Front outrigger corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front outrigger corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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BWE 271M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 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 BWE 271M, 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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BWE 271M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1973.
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