MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
647 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured next to fuel filter (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hand brake low on effort
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear hand brake low on effort
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all front D bushes and link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rubber mounting bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os/brake binding (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak front pipe ()
Front rubbers on suspension parts perished all need attension but no play
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak minor( rear ) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust ( minor ) (6.1.B.2)
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F873 FPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F873 FPW, 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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F873 FPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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