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Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody has had repairs and has been thickly coated
Upper steering column has movement
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Upper steering column has movement
underbody has had major repairs and has been thickly coated
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
underside of vehicle has had major repairs which have been thickly coated over
upper steering column has movement
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
centre steering arm pivot has slight play
excessive repairs made to underside of vehicle, underside has been thickly coated making inspection difficult
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn upper column fixing has movement (2.2.2 (b))
steering centre pivot has play
vehicle has had excessive underbody and chassis repairs made which have been thickly coated making inspection difficult
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn upper column fixing has movement (2.2.2 (b))
steering centre pivot has play
vehicle has had excessive underbody and chassis repairs made which have been thickly coated making inspection difficult
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
centre steering pivot has some wear
underside of vehicle has had major repairs which have been coated making inspection difficult
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
centre steering pivot has some wear
underside of vehicle has had major repairs which have been coated making inspection difficult
underneath has been heavily welded and undersealed
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked and corded exsposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
underneath has been heavily welded and undersealed
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Under vehicle has been repaired and Heavily undersealed assessed as best possible
Under vehicle has been repaired and heavily undrsealed assessed as best poss
Various brake pipes have been greased
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area /chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front advise slight front brake binding
advise vehicle has been under sealed
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area /chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front advise slight front brake binding
advise vehicle has been under sealed
underside of vehicle has been heavly welded and undersealed
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
underside of vehicle has been heavly welded and undersealed
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front valence arear surface corrosion
vehicle has been extensively welded and heavly welded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front valence arear surface corrosion
nearside centre chassis rail corroded not in pescribed area
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
would recomend a re waxoil in better weather
steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
underneath vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed
vehicle has been excessivly welded and undersealed,accessed best as possible
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front inner whell arches have been plated and undersealed,assessed as best as possible
under side of vehicle as been extensive welded and undersealed,asessed best as possible
Both front inner whell arches have been plated and undersealed,assessed as best as possible
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
under side of vehicle as been extensive welded and undersealed,asessed best as possible
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both n/s jacking pointe corroed and will need attention in near future. †n/s/f outrigger corroded
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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OEU 143J is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 OEU 143J, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OEU 143J is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1976.
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