MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine idling erratically
exhaust heat shields loose
nearside rear cv gaitor split
rear floor heavily holed and corroded beneath fuel tank
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear floor pan has corrsion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine is running rough
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine is running rough
poor welding in parts
under body and chassis in poor condition outside prescrided areas
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
poor welding in parts
under body and chassis in poor condition outside prescrided areas
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil leak
extensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle
heavy corrosion to n/s/r of vehicle
n/s/f chassis corroded
slight front brake imbalance
steering idler worn
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r engine bay floor corroded
rear valance corroded
slight play idler box
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
slight rear brake imbalance
underside of vehicle corroded heavily and extensively welded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r engine bay floor corroded
rear valance corroded
slight play idler box
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
slight rear brake imbalance
underside of vehicle corroded heavily and extensively welded
Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine stalls
under body slight corrosion
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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust system is heavily corroded and has slight leak of gasses.
vehicles chassis is starting to corrode.
front indicator lenses starting to fade
previous repairs carried out to vehicle chassis and floor
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DRA 31L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DRA 31L, 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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What year was DRA 31L registered?
DRA 31L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 April 1973.
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