MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All chassis covered in underseal and rusting
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Slight play in center steering idler
All chassis have surface rust
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in center steering idler
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All chassis have surface rust
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Slight play in center steering idler
all chassis have surface rust
slight play in center steering idler
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
slight play in center steering idler
slight rusting to chassis
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake pedal return spring is broken
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake pedal return spring is broken.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FRD 245L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 52,201 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRD 245L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FRD 245L registered?
FRD 245L is a 1972 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 22 September 1972.
Is FRD 245L safe to buy?
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