MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner floor area and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle area on floor.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner floor area and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front crossmemer/bumper corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front floor pan badly corroded has been repaired
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front jacking mount (2.4.A.3)
Braking system leaking Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Electrical wiring insecure Near side front horn (1.9.2a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front lower leaking grease (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side front jacking mount (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side rear jacking mount (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front crossmemer/bumper corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front floor pan badly corroded has been repaired
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front jacking mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
both rear tyres and offside front tyre cracking
slight crack to windscreen edge borderline
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
vehicle has surface rust and has corrosion outside prescribed areas.
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
vehicle has surface rust and has corrosion outside prescribed areas.
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RAD 318G is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 RAD 318G, 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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RAD 318G is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1974.
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