MOT Status
ValidMileage
1,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides not working (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak engine/gearbox
engine and gearbox oil leak
o/s floor corroded
Engine / Gear box oil leaks
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine / Gear box oil leaks
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Brake lights only illuminating when brake pedal is 3/4 way pressed - Requires adjusting
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Brake lights only illuminating when brake pedal is 3/4 way pressed - Requires adjusting
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
corrosion under battery - ADVISED TO HAVE REPAIRED
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
corrosion under battery - ADVISED TO HAVE REPAIRED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
wheel archs corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
wheel archs corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
wheel arches corroded
near side inner step corroion
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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FBM 523T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 FBM 523T, 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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What year was FBM 523T registered?
FBM 523T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 June 1979.
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