MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front brake discs slightly pitted
nearside and offside rear lower outer sills slightly corroded
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear outer sill becoming corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear outer sill becoming corroded
rear fog light fitted to nearside rear not working really needs to be fitted to offside rear
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear outer sill slightly corroded
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front wiper blade deteriorated
offside rear outer sill slightly corroded
battery tray rusty
exhuast system rusty
fog light is fitted but does not work
front suspension ball joint rubbers perished
handbrake travel
inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perished
knock and play in steering rack
n/s/r side light slightly dim
o/s/r shock weeping
o/s/r tyre perished
rear shock rubbers perished
rear suspension rusty
slight leak from exhuast system
slight oil leak
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
steering arm rubbers perished
surface rust on front suspension
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
battery tray rusty
exhuast system rusty
fog light is fitted but does not work
front suspension ball joint rubbers perished
handbrake travel
inner and outer drive shaft gaiters perished
knock and play in steering rack
n/s/r side light slightly dim
o/s/r shock weeping
o/s/r tyre perished
rear shock rubbers perished
rear suspension rusty
slight leak from exhuast system
slight oil leak
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
steering arm rubbers perished
surface rust on front suspension
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear number plate light obscured
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front nearside and offside arches corroded near seat belt ancorage piont
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DVG 201T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 DVG 201T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DVG 201T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1979.
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