MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,230 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Advanced corrosion to engine bay.
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advanced corrosion to engine bay.
Nearside Front Valance has advanced corrosion
Offside Front Valance has advanced corrosion
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
service brake has a lot of travel at pedal
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
service brake has a lot of travel at pedal
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front door mirror missing
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front door mirror missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/F Brake hose insecure
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Body holed near battery and possible engine mts.
Both headlight reflectors grazed and will be just adequate to light the road ahead
Noise at the bottom of the steering column and could do with investigation.
Oil leak
Possible part system of the braking system inoprative
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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DCV 888K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 DCV 888K, 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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DCV 888K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1972.
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