MOT Status
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16,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel pin in beam axel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion to under body close to mot fail
play/wear in steering system close to mot fail
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside parking brake effort low
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Off side rear tyre has deterioration / cracking
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both side floor covers corroding
General corrosion to underside
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre starting to perish
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Outer centre floor areas covered
Some pitting to N/S & O/S FRont discs
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
General corrosion to underside
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre starting to perish
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Outer centre floor areas covered
Some pitting to N/S & O/S FRont discs
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside & offside floor covers fitted(underside)
Nearside rear tyre starting to perish
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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GRD 955L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GRD 955L, 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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GRD 955L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 December 1972.
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