MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose lower mounting inner arch loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 30cm master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired 30cm of master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt reel not attached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt reel not attached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between near side rear flexi and t piece (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and brake light (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
visual emmissions test carried out
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
visual emmissions test carried out
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DBD 885K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 DBD 885K, 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 DBD 885K registered?
DBD 885K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 March 1972.
Is DBD 885K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBD 885K shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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