MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,593 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle has had previous welding repairs in various structural and non structural areas
Vehicle has had previous welding repairs to structural and non structural areas
Vehicle has had various previous welding repairs to structural and non structural areas
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Both rear shock absorbers weak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside inner chassis centre area leg coroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside inner centre chassis leg coroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
extensive corrosion to n/s front chassis / floor areas - outside prescribed areas -- rear drive shaft outer gaiters split -- extensive corrosion to floor belly pan -- seat belt mounting areas beginning to corrode
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s rear body outrigger + n/s front chassis + both floor panels corroded - outside prescribed areas -- o/s front + o/s rear chassis beginning to corrode
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s rear body outrigger + n/s front chassis + both floor panels corroded - outside prescribed areas -- o/s front + o/s rear chassis beginning to corrode
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s front chassis / panels + o/s rear outrigger + floor trays + rear inner sills corroded - outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s front chassis/panels corroded + o/s outrigger + floor trays + rear inner sills corroded - outside prescribed areas
n/s front chassis corroded-outside prescribed areas -- n/s floor + inner sill + arches by seatbelts beginning to corrode -- n/s tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
n/s front chassis corroded - outside prescribed area -- n/s floor/inner sill + arches by seat belts beginning to corrode -- n/s tyres perished
headlamp reflectors tarnished-belt mountings beginning to corrode-n/s/f-n/s/r chassis corroded outside prescribed areas
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FKR 873L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 FKR 873L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FKR 873L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 November 1972.
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