MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rust to outer sills and door skims
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
surface corrosion to n/s outer sill
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some surface corrosion to wheel arches
Nearside Front some corrosion to step panel
Nearside Rear driveshaft boot damaged
Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion
Offside Rear driveshaft boot damaged
corrosion to floor cover panels
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front some corrosion to step panel
Nearside Rear driveshaft boot damaged
Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion
Offside Rear driveshaft boot damaged
corrosion to floor cover panels
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
general condition of underside of vehicle poor due to corrosion
offside floor cover panel corroded
slight corrosion to offside rear out rigger
Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe insecure (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step panel (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear inner boot damaged
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear inner boot damaged
general condition of underside poor due to corrosion
offside floor cover panel corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to offside and nearside front floor
slight corrosion to offside floor cover panel
slight corrosion to offside step panel
some surface to corrosion to suspension iron work
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to offside and nearside front floor
slight corrosion to offside floor cover panel
slight corrosion to offside step panel
some surface to corrosion to suspension iron work
rear driveshaft outer boots split
corrosion to off side floor cover panel
general condition of underside poor due to corrosion
slight corrosion to front crossmember
slight corrosion to front suspension arm
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
general condition off front axle beam poor due to corrosion
nearside rear driveshaft boot split
offside floor cover panel corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
general condition off front axle beam poor due to corrosion
nearside rear driveshaft boot split
offside floor cover panel corroded
front suspension ball joint boot split
n/s/f outer driveshaft boot split
o/s floor cover panel corroded
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front suspension ball joint boot split
n/s/f outer driveshaft boot split
o/s floor cover panel corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O.S Floor pan/ Cover excessively corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O.S Floor pan/ Cover excessively corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
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NWL 131M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 NWL 131M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NWL 131M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 November 1973.
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