MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres perished and slightly uneven
slight play in offside steering idler
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres perished and slightly uneven
slight play in offside steering idler
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both rear tyres light perished cracks
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both rear tyres light perished cracks
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Corrosion to nearside and offside front step up box section
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside and offside mirrors slightly loose
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside mirror glass cracked
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight binding to nearside front brake
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Various corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion to nearside and offside front step up box section
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside and offside mirrors slightly loose
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside mirror glass cracked
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight binding to nearside front brake
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Various corrosion to underside of vehicle
All Front Suspension Track Control Arm Mount Bushes PErishing
Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusted
Engine oil Leaks
Front EXhast System Rusted
Gearbox Oil Leaks
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play In Steering Box
RAdiator Showing Signs Of Leakage
Rear Number Plate Stained And Cracked
All Front Suspension Track Control Arm Mount Bushes PErishing
Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusted
Engine oil Leaks
Front EXhast System Rusted
Gearbox Oil Leaks
Play In Steering Box
RAdiator Showing Signs Of Leakage
Rear Number Plate Stained And Cracked
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
ADV LIGHT CORROSION ON CHASSIS †ADV CORROSION EVEDENT ON SUSPENSION UNITS †ADV CORROSION EVEDENT ON OUTER BODY
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GYU 752W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 GYU 752W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GYU 752W is a 1980 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 November 1980.
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