MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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advise drivers door mirror broken
advise general bodywork tape covering sharp edges
general corrosion under vehicle
handbrake efficency close to limits needing adjustment or repair
play in steering idler on axle
steering free play close to limits
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise general bodywork tape covering sharp edges
drivers door mirror broken
general corrosion under vehicle
handbrake efficency close to limits needing adjustment or repair
nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split
nearside front upper ball joint cover split
offside front lower ball joint dust cover perished
offside front upper ball joint dust cover perished
play in steering idler arm on axle
steering free play close to limits
Body taped
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body taped
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Doors taped
Front archs rusty
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front panal rusty
n/s/f inner arch rusty
n/s/r outer cv split
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Doors taped
Front archs rusty
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front panal rusty
n/s/f inner arch rusty
n/s/r outer cv split
Both Rear sill ends corroded(not in perscribed area)
N/s/f inner arch corroded
N/s/f jacking point corroded
N/s/r cv boot split.
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Temp repairs to front doors(tape)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside rear outer cv gaitor split
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise both front doors taped up
advise both outter sill panals corroded but not in prescribed area.
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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OXF 581L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 OXF 581L, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OXF 581L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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