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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both aims kick off to the offside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
unable to check the nearside rear wheel bearing due to the brake binding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
oil light flashing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
oil light flashing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Emissions not tested oil light on (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to the right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to the right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Front brake pads low.
Headlight beam deflectors fitted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nut (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake pads low.
Headlight beam deflectors fitted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nut (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
both headlamps dip beam kick to wrong side (masks fitted to correct beam kick)!
rear seat belt top mounting brackets weak.
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both headlamps dip beam kick to wrong side (masks fitted to correct beam kick)!
rear seat belt top mounting brackets weak.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
headlamp masks/converters fitted
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N987 UCG is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 87,544 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 N987 UCG, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N987 UCG is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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