MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil leak quite heavy
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear cv gaiter split
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded not in a perscribed area
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded to excess not in a perscribed area
Offside outer sill corroded and bubbling not in perscribed areas
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body chassis repaired inseveral places now showing surface corrosion but sound (2.4.A.3)
general vehicle body deteriorated and has extensive corrosion bubbling
vehicle has extensive underbody corrosion not considered excessive at this time
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Oil leak
condition of front discs and pads
condition of front tyres
corrosion and underseal under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)
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NCU 862J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 NCU 862J, 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 55 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 NCU 862J registered?
NCU 862J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 March 1971.
Is NCU 862J safe to buy?
The MOT history for NCU 862J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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