MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,379 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both steering arms slightly bent
rear floors rusty shailing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both steering arms slightly bent
rear floors rusty shailing
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both steering arms slightly bent
exhaust comes past rear bumper
rear floors rusty shailing
Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PAL 853L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,914cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 PAL 853L, 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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What year was PAL 853L registered?
PAL 853L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 October 1972.
Is PAL 853L safe to buy?
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