MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
battery tray corroded
offside rear outer cv gaitor split
rear tyres heavily perished, offside rear worn on inner edges and low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
battery tray corroded
offside rear outer cv gaitor split
rear tyres heavily perished, offside rear worn on inner edges and low
washers poor
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion to battery tray
slight corrosion to offside front wheel arch- close to seat belt mounting
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion to battery tray
slight corrosion to offside front wheel arch- close to seat belt mounting
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ns/f chassis corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear outer cv boot split
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
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NNU 487J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 NNU 487J, 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 NNU 487J registered?
NNU 487J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 April 1971.
Is NNU 487J safe to buy?
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