MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,238 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside indicator tell tale not working
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Rear bumper corroded
handbrake travel
indicator switch slightly insecure
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside indicator tell tale not working
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Rear bumper corroded
handbrake travel
indicator switch slightly insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracking
extensive welding repairs around strutural areas
initial signs of underbody surface corrosion
underbody corrosion showing outside of prescribed areas
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside handbrake effort low
all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracking
extensive welding repairs around strutural areas
initial signs of underbody surface corrosion
underbody corrosion showing outside of prescribed areas
Sharp edge taped.
advise o/s outer sill rusty
advise tapped repair to o/s/f door
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg x 2 (2.4.A.3)
advise o/s outer sill rusty
advise tapped repair to o/s/f door
Front Steering locking device missing Drop link split pin (2.2.C.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Lower door (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers sun visor insecure
multiple brake pipes starting to corrode
multiple bushes deteriorating
slight bind o/s/r wheel
steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
various pescribed areas starting to corrode
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers sun visor insecure
multiple brake pipes starting to corrode
multiple bushes deteriorating
steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
various pescribed areas starting to corrode
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers sunvisor insecure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers sunvisor insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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PLG 617L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 47,958 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLG 617L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PLG 617L is a 1973 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 27 March 1973.
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