MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Front slight play in center steering pivots
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside headlamp beam image becoming poor
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play central (2.2.B.1g)
corrosion on n/s/f inner step,not within 30 cm of prescribed area
fuel cap seal starting to crack
lower steering flector starting to crack
oil leak on engine
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure backplate badly corroded (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside headlamp beam image becoming poor
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play central (2.2.B.1g)
corrosion on n/s/f inner step,not within 30 cm of prescribed area
fuel cap seal starting to crack
lower steering flector starting to crack
oil leak on engine
Centre Steering column shaft has slight end float transmitter idler shaft in front axle. (2.1.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding.
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel filler cap seal cracked.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside front tyre cracking in treads.
Nearside rear brake back plate corroding.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Slight freeplay in steering arm central transmitter.
Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel filler cap seal cracked.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside front tyre cracking in treads.
Nearside rear brake back plate corroding.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight freeplay in steering arm central transmitter.
Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.
Nearside rear brake backplate corroding.
Offside rear seat belt does not reel out.
Slight cracking on steering colomn cush rubber.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.
Nearside rear brake backplate corroding.
Offside rear seat belt does not reel out.
Slight cracking on steering colomn cush rubber.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
off side rear brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FGV 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 FGV 245L, 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 53 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 FGV 245L registered?
FGV 245L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 June 1973.
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