MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine covers fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Slight play in joint when jacked up. No play when sat on floor.
Nearside Front Lower Slight play in joint when jacked up. No play when sat on floor.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper corner (6.1.B.1b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front axle (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both rear shocks rusty
ns inner door step rusty
osf tyre worn on edge
very slight play steering joints
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/r and o/s/f tyres are worn slightly on inner edges
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
vehicle wiring under dash board in need of attention/ tiding
battery is insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering system slight play
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering system slight play
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
offside front tyre splitting & going out of shape
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
rearside front tyre deterioratedat inner wall
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
rearside front tyre deterioratedat inner wall
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s front tyre perished
n/s rear brake binding slightly
slight play in n/s rear hub
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both font jacking points coroded
both front lower ball joint gaiters split
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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RGC 748L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 RGC 748L, 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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RGC 748L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 March 1973.
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