MOT Status
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58,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
small splits on track rod & swivel boots
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all cv boots on rear drive shafts starting to perish
both front wheel bearings have slight play
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
front and rear tyres are of different size
nearside front floor pan has had previous repair - covered in filler + under seal
nearside front headlamp pattern slightly weak
both rear outer cv gaiters slightly perished
front brake discs slightly pitted
nearside rear floor corroded
steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front anti-rol bushes starting to perish
both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish
front brake discs slightly pitted
nearside front washer could do with ajusting
nearside rear floor (next to oil cooler) slightly corroded and hold
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish
Front antiroll bar outer bushes starting to perish
Offside front indicator slightly discoloured
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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JCG 485L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 JCG 485L, 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 JCG 485L registered?
JCG 485L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 August 1972.
Is JCG 485L safe to buy?
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