MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,919 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear parking brake efficiency low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Centre Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s and o/s floor slightly corroded
n/s/r driveshaft outer joint cover split
washer pump pressure slightly low
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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MPJ 173L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 MPJ 173L, 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 54 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 MPJ 173L registered?
MPJ 173L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 September 1972.
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