MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front suspension bump stops missing
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight corrosion both front wheel arches but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight corrosion both front wheel arches but not in a prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JSS 948P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 JSS 948P, 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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What year was JSS 948P registered?
JSS 948P is a 1975 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1975.
Is JSS 948P safe to buy?
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