MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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light corrosion to underside
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
light corrosion to underside
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow to react (3.7.B.6b)
front member behind wheels slight corrosion
slight pitting front discs
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion on offside front chassis rail
front number plate slightly loose
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion on offside front chassis rail
front number plate slightly loose
front discs pitted
front lower valance corroded
Oil leak
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front discs pitted
front lower valance corroded
oil leak
steering idler and nearside inner track rod end gaiters split
vehicle has protection coating covering under side.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front door step corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to excessive amounts of under seal applied
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front door step corroded
Oil leak
unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to excessive amounts of under seal applied
Covers fitted on all tyres are rubbing into side walls.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
engine mounting bolt missing o/s/r
front brake flexi's perished slightly
o/s/r brake back plate has slight corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GRW 481L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GRW 481L, 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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What year was GRW 481L registered?
GRW 481L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 October 1972.
Is GRW 481L safe to buy?
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