MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake hose clip missing
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded in various places
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
OSR brake only just met requirments
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded / patched and undersealed
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2x holes next to new plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
OSR brake only just met requirments
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded / patched and undersealed
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in floor / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front cross member heavily corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch near seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded near seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
Underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear has lower braking effort may need adjustment or repair
Oil leak ()
Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre wear indicates that the wheel alignment needs checking
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Tyre wear indicates that the wheel alignment needs checking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
near side rear outer cv boot split
off side rear inner cv boot split
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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HTU 982N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 HTU 982N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HTU 982N is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1975.
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