MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working at all (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint (2.2.C.1c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint (2.2.C.1c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
f/n/s indicator faded †rear bumper loose †wiper linkage needs attention †f/o/s-rn/s tyres worn †n/s steering arm bent †front closing panel above box rusty †wiper switch loose †
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RFN 225M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 RFN 225M, 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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RFN 225M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 April 1974.
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