MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
body and chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front tyre has age related cracks
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all rear lights appear dim.
minor oil leak.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all rear lights appear dim.
minor oil leak.
both rear outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking
both the front inner wheel arches would benefit from having the seatbelt mounts tidied up
both the offside front suspension arms balljoint rubber covers are split and leaking but are not allowing the ingress of dirt
minor oil leaks in the engine bay
offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed by the towbar mountings
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both rear outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking
both the front inner wheel arches would benefit from having the seatbelt mounts tidied up
both the offside front suspension arms balljoint rubber covers are split and leaking but are not allowing the ingress of dirt
minor oil leaks in the engine bay
offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed by the towbar mountings
rear brakes would benefit from some attention as there is a slight difference in the increase/decrease rate
various underbody brake pipes and hoses are cable tied into place
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both number plates would benefit from the 1 being closer to the 5
brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn
minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
nearside front brake hose although secure. It would benefit from a metal clip and not a cable tie
nearside rear wheel is noisy when rotated. It sounds like the brake drum rubbing against the backplate
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both number plates would benefit from the 1 being closer to the 5
brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn
hazards lights although working appear to be a bit erratic
minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
nearside front brake hose although secure. It would benefit from a metal clip and not a cable tie
nearside rear tyre is quite worn on the inner edge. The offside rear tyre is cracking
nearside rear wheel is noisy when rotated. It sounds like the brake drum rubbing against the backplate
offside front seatbelt stalk would benefit from some attention. It appears to have been fitted the wrong way round and is a little stiff when releasing underload
rear number plate light although working is also affected by the offside rear electrical fault
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn outside edges
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OPA 158L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 OPA 158L, 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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OPA 158L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 December 1972.
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