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Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Step corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Onner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind engine cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Step corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Onner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind engine cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front wish bone bush). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))
slight corrosion n/s step
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sliding door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front step corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Sliding door lower runner corroded
Nearside Step corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheel arch by drain point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Slight bind to NSF brake
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Slight bind to NSF brake
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight bind to NSF
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front brakes binding slightly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
exhaust rattle unable to see cause because of underside engine cover.
n/s/rear tyre perished.
Oil leak
exhaust tail pipe corroded
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F453 SJH is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 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 F453 SJH, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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F453 SJH is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 June 1989.
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