MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flooring both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front axle beam has historic repairs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flooring both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front axle beam has historic repairs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Lower flooring corroded both o/s & n/s
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower flooring corroded both o/s & n/s
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to front axle
corrosion to under-body
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to front axle
corrosion to under-body
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged 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 damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
floorpan corroded
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside front inner step / front crossmember repaired with new components but unable to confirm welding or structural strength
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside front inner step / front crossmember repaired with new components but unable to confirm welding or structural strength
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both rear's cv gaiter starting to slit
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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KCW 212W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 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 KCW 212W, 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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KCW 212W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 June 1981.
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