MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear inner sill corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Nearside rear sill end corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Offside front chassis / step corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Offside front step corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Offside rear sill end corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear inner sill corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Nearside rear sill end corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Offside front chassis / step corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Offside front step corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Offside rear sill end corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear inner sill corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Nearside rear sill end corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front chassis / step corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Offside front step corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Offside rear sill end corroded - not with in a prescribed area
Tow ball/hitch removed but tow bar still intact
Tow bar electric socket removed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery loose
Both sills outside precescrded area corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front crossmember outside pricscrided area corroded
Nearside rear chaissis corroded outside prescrided area
Battery loose
Both sills outside precescrded area corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front crossmember outside pricscrided area corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear chaissis corroded outside prescrided area
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery loose
Both sills outside precscrded area corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front crossmember outside precscrided area corroded
Nearside rear chassis outside precscrided area corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
some surface rusting/minor corrosion underside none within prescribed limit at this stage
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all fron ball joint gaiters slit
exhaust very low to ground
os drive shaft bolt loose
slight coroson o/s front
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JKO 557L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 JKO 557L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JKO 557L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 May 1973.
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