MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise new O/S/R brake backing plate next service.
N/s outer sill poor.
O/s/f chassis outrigger holed and corroded, advise weld repair.
O/s/f jack point holed and corroded.
Some wear in steering box.
N/S outer sill corroding(body filler present)
N/S/R and O/S/F road wheels corroding around tyre valve
N/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding
O/S upper and lower ball joint dust boot weeping grease(slight play in O/S upper ball joint)
O/S/F out rigger corroded
both O/S cv boots deteriorating
brake pipes to rear t peace and to N/S/R hose corroding
slight play in steering joints
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
N/S outer sill corroding(body filler present)
N/S/R and O/S/F road wheels corroding around tyre valve
N/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding
O/S upper and lower ball joint dust boot weeping grease(slight play in O/S upper ball joint)
O/S/F out rigger corroded
both O/S cv boots deteriorating
brake pipes to rear t peace and to N/S/R hose corroding
parking brake near end of travel
slight play in steering joints
N/S outer track rod end dust cover perishing
N/S/R brake pipe from rear hose to wheel cylinder starting to corrode
both O/S cv boots perishing
both front and N/S/R tyre perishing
corrosion on both O/S out riggers
parking brake efficiency just meet 16%
slight play in O/S/F upper suspension ball joint
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play LIFT AND PLAY PRESENT (2.2.B.1g)
HEADLIGHT AIMS JUST FALL IN ACCEPTABLE AREAS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear DRIVESHAFT BOOTS SPLIT
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front and rear number plates deteriorating
play in all wheel bearings
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FITTED USING INADEQUATE SIZE FIXINGS AT VEHICLE FLOOR
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. also cracking sidewalls and in tread grooves (4.1.A.1a)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play LIFT AND PLAY PRESENT (2.2.B.1g)
HEADLIGHT AIMS JUST FALL IN ACCEPTABLE AREAS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear DRIVESHAFT BOOTS SPLIT
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front and rear number plates deteriorating
play in all wheel bearings
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FITTED USING INADEQUATE SIZE FIXINGS AT VEHICLE FLOOR
N/S INNER SILL MISSING AND OUTER VERY POOR
advise all wiring associated with duel batteries tidyed
bot h headlamp images very poor
indicator/high beam stalk worn
n/s outer cv boot split
no. 3 exhaust pushrod tube leaking at head
o/s seat fouls lower seat belt real at full aft position.
rear brake back plates poor, o/s worse
steering idler pin has play
wiring at starter poor
worn and heavy steering box
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement comes up with 2nd pump, poss req bleed (3.3.A.5)
Electrical wiring insecure d+ dynamo to reg wiring no shield (1.9.2a)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp full of moisture (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S INNER SILL MISSING AND OUTER VERY POOR
advise all wiring associated with duel batteries tidyed
indicator/high beam stalk worn
n/s outer cv boot split
no. 3 exhaust pushrod tube leaking at head
o/s seat fouls lower seat belt real at full aft position.
rear brake back plates poor, o/s worse
steering idler pin has play
wiring at starter poor
worn and heavy steering box
n/s/r wheel bearing noisey
o/s and n/s park brake cables outer sleeves corroded and colapsing
o/s inner and outer cv boots perishing
o/s/r brake pipe from flexy to drum corroded advise replacement
play in steering box
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r wheel bearing noisey
o/s and n/s park brake cables outer sleeves corroded and colapsing
o/s inner and outer cv boots perishing
o/s/r brake pipe from flexy to drum corroded advise replacement
play in steering box
play in steering idler
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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OLH 531L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 OLH 531L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OLH 531L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 August 1972.
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