MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
general corrosion to underside and components
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Axle beam cracked and corroded nearside end plate (2.5.A.5a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
general corrosion to underside and components
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all cv gaiters cracking
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all cv gaiters cracking
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all cv gaiters cracking
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
both front wipers worn
front headlamps beam pattern poor and reflective backing in headlamps deteriorated
front vent grill not very secure
nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
offside front upper ball joint boot split
seal on fuel cap starting to crack
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
General condition of bodywork
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front axle beam corroded.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre starting to perish.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre starting to perish.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front axle beam corroded.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre starting to perish.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre starting to perish.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front axle beam corroded.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre starting to perish.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre starting to perish.
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
HEADLIGHTS COULD BE BETTER,DRIVERS DOOR HARD TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE,NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED,ADVISE RENEW.
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RKL 801M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 RKL 801M, 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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RKL 801M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 April 1974.
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