MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Front link lower bushes worn
Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy
front d-bushes worn
front tyres perished
slight corrosion on o/s inner sill
both front and n/s/r tyres perished between tread
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight surface corrosion on o/s inner sill
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch
slight exhaust leak at exhaust heat exchanger flange
both heat exchanger outer casing badly corroded
front anti-roll bar link bushes worn and have some movement
some corrosion on both inner sills
some play in steering system
slight exhaust leak from exhaust and heat exchangers
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
slight exhaust leak from exhaust and heat exchangers
Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and perished on outer wall
some corrosion on n/s inner sill
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and perished on outer wall
some corrosion on n/s inner sill
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
no main beam warning light
some fuel staining on tank possible leak
some slight corrosion on n/s inner sill
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear backing plate slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer at tailpipe flange and small crack in n/s heat exchanger (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
no main beam warning light
some fuel staining on tank possible leak
some slight corrosion on n/s inner sill
front pads part worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front pads part worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in windscreen just outside swept area
n/s outer sill corroded
o/s/f steering gaitor slightly split
some play in steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front tyre inner edges worn
Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
driveshaft bolts loose
front tyre inner edges worn
tailpipe bent
front anti-roll bar bushes worn
no main beam warning light
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
front anti-roll bar bushes worn
no main beam warning light
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front anti-roll bar bushes worn
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front anti-roll bar bushes worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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JFL 79Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,522 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 JFL 79Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JFL 79Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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