MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,020 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pedal sinking under pressure & only front brake circuit operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail section excessively distorted & damaged adjacent to front axle beam offside mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension torsion bar housing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated steering column to steering box flexible coupling splitting (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Axle fractured axle beam corroded & fractured on nearside end section (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Axle fractured axle beam excessively damaged,deformed & fractured on offside lower end (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable steering track rod is slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
windscreen washer bottle air pressure valve worn
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight bind o/s front and o/s rear wheels
Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides on front (2.4.A.2)
Exhaust tail pipe corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)
Inner of front valance rusty
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch very rusty under passenger seat
Offside Front Inner door step corroded
Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)
Under tray fitted to centre of under body
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion hole in front valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion hole in front valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded All under battery (2.4.A.3)
Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides on front (2.4.A.2)
Exhaust tail pipe corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)
Inner of front valance rusty
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch very rusty under passenger seat
Offside Front Inner door step corroded
Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)
Under tray fitted to centre of under body
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust very rusty
Offside rear corner near battery corroded
Offside rear of sill corroded
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Very rusty near offside rear chassis next to engine
intermitant horn
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
the rear offside & nearside brake back plates are both rusting
the rear offside brake is slightly bindeing
the rear offside tyre inner wall is deteriorating
nearside rear wheel bearing slight play
offside rear wheel bearing slight play
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
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PCA 946P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 45,866 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 PCA 946P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PCA 946P is a 1976 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1976.
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