MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 front wheel arches corroded
n/s/f floor corroded
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member holsd (6.1.B.2)
2 front wheel arches corroded
n/s/f floor corroded
Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
The General body condition is very corroded!
centre front chassis corroded (not prescribed area)
centre o/s body/floor corroded
n/s front corner corroded
n/s front inner sill corroded
n/s inner sill corroded
o/s front corner corroded
o/s inner sill corroded
o/s outer sill extensive corrosion (not prescribed area)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre o/s body/floor corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
The General body condition is very corroded.....
n/s front chassis corroded
n/s front corner corroded
n/s front inner sill corroded
n/s rear inner sill corroded
o/s front corner corroded
o/s outer sill extensive corrosion (not prescribed area)
o/s rear inner sill corroded
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
l/h front/centre crossmember corroded (not prescribed area)
n/s centre AND rear inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)
n/s front corner corroded (not prescribed area)
o/s front corner corroded (not prescribed area)
o/s front floor corroded (not prescribed area)
o/s inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)
o/s outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)
r/h body above crossmember corroded (not prescribed area)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
l/h front/centre crossmember corroded (not prescribed area)
n/s centre AND rear inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)
n/s front corner corroded (not prescribed area)
o/s front corner corroded (not prescribed area)
o/s front floor corroded (not prescribed area)
o/s inner sill corroded (not prescribed area)
o/s outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)
r/h body above crossmember corroded (not prescribed area)
Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Battery insecure
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion at centre/front xmember to floor(not in prescribed area)
n/s front xmember corroded (but not in prescribed area)
n/s inner sill corroded (but not in prescribed area)
o/s inner sill corroded (but not in prescribed area)
o/s outer sill corroded (but not in prescribed area)
slight play in steering box
slight play in steering idler
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OYK 555L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OYK 555L, 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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OYK 555L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 October 1972.
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