MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both steering track rod arm rubber boots split
o/s door mirror repaired with tape
o/s park brake effort low
underside of vehicle heavily welded in many places
wipers operating slowly
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crosmember (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed and inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
oil leak
play in suspension
underside of car rusty
c.v boots poor
oil leak
play in wheels
underside of car rusty
N/S AND O.S INNER SILL NOT CONTINUOSLY WELDED ALONG
N/S CHASSI LEG SLIGHT CORROSION
N/S/R JACKING POINT HAS BEEN WELDED
NO REVERSE LIGHTS
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
N/S AND O.S INNER SILL NOT CONTINUOSLY WELDED ALONG
N/S CHASSI LEG SLIGHT CORROSION
N/S/R JACKING POINT HAS BEEN WELDED
NO REVERSE LIGHTS
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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PNJ 548M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 PNJ 548M, 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 52 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 PNJ 548M registered?
PNJ 548M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 March 1974.
Is PNJ 548M safe to buy?
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