MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
park brake 16% ,,,will need attention
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.2.C.1h)
ball joint covers deteriorating
chassis corroding
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ball joint covers deteriorating
chassis corroding
ball joint rubbers u/s
chassis rusting
front brakes binding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ball joint rubbers u/s
chassis rusting
front brakes binding
chassis corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
chassis corroding
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
this vehicle has had extensive chassis & body repairs
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
this vehicle has had extensive chassis & body repairs
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r light lens cracked
this vehicle has had extensive chassis & body repairs
Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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POT 997S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 POT 997S, 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 49 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 POT 997S registered?
POT 997S is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1977.
Is POT 997S safe to buy?
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