MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,730 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear quarter corroded (hole) not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded (hole) not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
all underside corroded covered in underseal
welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt not fully tightened (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear quarter corroded (hole) not in a prescribed area
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded (hole) not in prescribed area
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
all underside corroded covered in underseal
welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside coated in underseal
Corrosion underside, chassis, body and components.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake back plates becoming corroded/both
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
welding repairs undersealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
welding repairs undersealed
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
all anti roll bar bushings perrising and worn
all x4 tyres perrished
body work tatty in general
both front seat belt mounting areas corroded and thin as are front wheel arches
h/brake lever has play †
high beam warning lamp red
n/s/ outer sill corroded
n/s/f fuel expansion tank pipe moist with fuel
n/s/f s/rack gaitor perrishing
n/s/r inner sill correded and thin
o/s/r brake ferrel crusty
play in both rear wheel bearings
rear brake pipes crusty
rear brakes noisey on brake test advise insp./clean
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EUD 71V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 EUD 71V, 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 46 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 EUD 71V registered?
EUD 71V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1980.
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