MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,539 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
body/floorpan corrosion
front axle beam bearings-play
inner wings corroded
left outer floor pan lip corroded
numberplates deteriorated
tyre sizes different front to rear
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing hold and corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
body/floor pan corrosion
front axle beam bearings play
front wheel bearings play
left outer floor pan lip corroded
numberplates deteriorated
tyre sizes different front to rear
wiper blade security
body corrosion
front shock absorber damp
headlamp patterns
rear inner wheel arch corrosion
slight front wheel bearing play
wiper blade security
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)
Front registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)
body corrosion
front shock absorber damp
headlamp patterns
rear inner wheel arch corrosion
slight front wheel bearing play
wiper blade security
battery clamp missing
excessive corrosion to n/s/f inner heater channel/outer sill/lower wing -not in testable area
o/s track rod end boot split
play in both front wheel bearings and steering idler
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
battery clamp missing
excessive corrosion to n/s/f inner heater channel/outer sill/lower wing -not in testable area
o/s track rod end boot split
play in both front wheel bearings and steering idler
exhaust corroded
front inner wing corrosion
fuel pipes deteriorated
headlamp patterns poor
number plate security
rerar wheel bearing play
right front wheel bearing play
right track rod end boot split
steering play
suspension lowered
steering play
suspension lowered
front inner wing corrosion
fuel pipes deteriorated
headlamp patterns poor
number plate security
rerar wheel bearing play
right front wheel bearing play
right track rod end boot split
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
exhaust corroded
body trim security
floor pans corroded
front axle beam bearing play
left rear light and bumper damaged
slight exhaust blow
steering play
suspension corroded
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
body trim security
floor pans corroded
front axle beam bearing play
left rear light and bumper damaged
slight exhaust blow
steering play
suspension corroded
axle beam bearings play
headlamp patterns poor
left upper ball joint play
left/right side mouldings security
rear wheel bearing play
right upper/lower ball joints play
sill/inner sills/floors corroded
suspension lowered
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
axle beam bearings play
fuel filter contaminated
headlamp patterns poor
left upper ball joint play
left/right side mouldings security
rear wheel bearing play
right upper/lower ball joints play
sill/inner sills/floors corroded
suspension lowered
exhaust repairs
rear wheel bearing play
right headlamp poor
steering coupling cracked
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust repairs
left front brake flexi deteriorated
rear wheel bearing play
right headlamp poor
steering coupling cracked
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
small holes in offside outer sill
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
corrosion on bodywork
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on bulkhead and inner wing
corrosion on underside
wear and movement on seats
wear on front suspension
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
bumper insecure
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PPG 951L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPG 951L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PPG 951L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 8 March 1973.
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