MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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entire front panel has a cover fitted--- unable to see condition
general body work corrosion all round
lot of panels welded underneath and under sealed unable to see weld
standard metal under trays fitted
entire front panel has a cover fitted on top (unable to see condition)
generally all round bodywork is corroded
lot of panels underneath are welded and undersealed (unable to see welding)
standard metal undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
bad oil leak
entire front panel seems corroded but unable to see as there is a cover fitted on top
generally all bodywork corroded
lot of panels underneath are welded and under sealed (unable to see welds)
standard metal undertrays fitted and rusting
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
a lot of welded panels underneath and under sealed , unable to see weld
bad oil leak
entire front panel seems corroded but unable to see fully as there is a cover on top
generally all body work corroded
standard metal under trays fitted and rusting
offside rear jacking point deteroirating
steering coupling small cracks starting
vehicle has been generaly welded all round
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear jacking point deteroirating
steering coupling small cracks starting
vehicle has been generaly welded all round
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering ilder slightplay in pin
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering ilder slightplay in pin
Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chassis and body generaly welding all over
nearside rear tyre outer side wall to tread staring to show signs off wear
wiper spindals moving in body housing offside and nearside
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
chassis and body generaly welding all over
nearside rear tyre outer side wall to tread staring to show signs off wear
wiper spindals moving in body housing offside and nearside
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front body pannel, nearside sliding door & nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.
nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
throttle sticking
under side of vehical has had a extensive amount of welding
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front body pannel, nearside sliding door & nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.
nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
throttle sticking
under side of vehical has had a extensive amount of welding
has severe welding to most of underside of vhecle structure
slight bind on nearside rear brake
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
has had severe wellding to most of underside of vheicle structure
slight bind on near side brake
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r tyre perished
vehicle has extensive welded repairs
wipers not parking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear tyre slightly perished.
vehical has been wielded extensively underneith.
wipers dont go back to park position when switched off.
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EMR 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 EMR 859L, 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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EMR 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1972.
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