MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear leaf springs weak
slight leak at steering box
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear leaf springs weak
slight leak at steering box
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering components
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Play in steering components
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine oil leaks
signs of leakage from steering box
slight noise from both rear hubs when wheel spun
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine oil leaks
signs of leakage from steering box
slight noise from both rear hubs when wheel spun
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
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JSL 481X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 JSL 481X, 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 45 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 JSL 481X registered?
JSL 481X is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 September 1981.
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