MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
steering box has play
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to inner shoulder worn badly (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
steering box has play
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front and rear inner arch welding repairs unable to check due to silicone and heavy underseal
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/r inner arch corroded not a failure until seatbelt fitted
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both headlamp lenses misted up
bothrear driveshaft gaiters insecure
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
offside front inner door handle insecure
rear driveshaft outer gaiters insecure
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake pipes undersealed
condensation o/s/f indicator lens
cracking o/s/r tyre
noise from steering box
rear cv boots split & insecure
scratching on screen
underbody covers fitted
weldind heavy undersealed
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake pipes undersealed
condensation o/s/f indicator lens
cracking o/s/r tyre
noise from steering box
rear cvb oots split & insecure
scratching on screen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake pipes undersealed
condensation o/s/f indicator lens
cracking o/s/r tryre
noise from steering box
rear cv boots split and insecure
scratching on screen
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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OPA 244L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 OPA 244L, 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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What year was OPA 244L registered?
OPA 244L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 January 1973.
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