MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,160 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear bump stops missing
Corrosion in offside front and rear jacking points
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Both rear bump stops missing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear jacking point corroded
Nearside sill panel corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front and rear jacking points corroded
General corrosion in floor/inner sill areas
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
General corrosion in floor/inner sill areas
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre slightly perished
Oil leak
Corrosion in offside front jacking point
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre slightly perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Corrosion in offside front jacking point
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre slightly perished
Both front tyres perished
Floor corroded
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Both front tyres perished
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Floor corroded
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
offside front inner sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area
steering box damp
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
offside front inner sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area
steering box damp
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
steering box damp
various corrosion throughout the vehicle, not within prescribed areas
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
steering box damp
various corrosion throughout the vehicle, not within prescribed areas
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
advise-steering box leaking oil
offside rear driveshaft bolts missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
underside corroded
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
underside corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s lower ball joint dust cover split
oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MGF 853L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGF 853L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MGF 853L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 3 May 1973.
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