MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside rear axle (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering locking device missing Nearside track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Steering locking device missing Offside track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Steering locking device missing Steering arm (2.2.C.1g)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside front inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside front outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside rear axle (6.1.A.1)
Direction indicator not working All indicator bulbs not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering locking device missing drop link on steering (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front lower valance holed
nearside front brake binding
nearside front chassis holed and corroded
nearside front inner sill holed and corroded
nearside front inner wheel arch corroded
nearside rear outer and inner sill holed and corroded
offside front brake binding
offside rear chassis corroded
oil leak on engine
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion around rear towbar and chassis
offside inner sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas
slight play in rear wheel bearings
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
corrosion on offside rear chassis leg
offside front top ball joint dust boot split
play in steering idler bush
Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
corrosion on offside rear chassis leg
offside front top ball joint dust boot split
play in steering idler bush
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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FTL 648T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FTL 648T, 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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FTL 648T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1979.
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