MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion on rear brake pipes
oil leak from engine
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion on rear brake pipes
oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all wheel bearings have slight play
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
all wheel bearings have slight play
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
NSR tyre has cracks in side wall
NSR tyre valve faulty
Oil leak
both rear tyres have cracks in tread
interior tell tale for dip switch does not illuminate
n/s/r brake pipe and flexi coated in underseal
both front steps corroded but not within a pescribed area
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
both rear tyres have cracks in tread
interior tell tale for dip switch does not illuminate
n/s/r brake pipe and flexi coated in underseal
both front steps corroded but not within a pescribed area
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside front wheel bearing slightly rough
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside front wheel bearing slightly rough
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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REK 585M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 REK 585M, 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 53 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 REK 585M registered?
REK 585M is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 December 1973.
Is REK 585M safe to buy?
The MOT history for REK 585M shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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