MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,642 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in steering pivot arm
rear exhaust blow o/s/r
Nearside front tyre losing shape
Slight play in rear pitman arm ball joint
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front tyre losing shape
Slight play in rear pitman arm ball joint
grease around o/s upper ball joint
play in n/s front hub
rear wheel bearings slightly noisy
screw in o/s front tyre
see checklist 44508
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
unable to fully assess n/s steering joints due to play in w/bearing
see checklist 536712
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
see checklist 536712
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
c/l 432437
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GLH 838T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLH 838T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GLH 838T registered?
GLH 838T is a 1979 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 14 May 1979.
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