MOT Status
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182,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear valance corroded not considered excessive
Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front rust marked on front end holed but not structural
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear number plate light dull
O/Side hand brake weak
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
ball joint covers perished
chassis corroded
front brake pipe slightly corroded
front number plate cracked
front to rear of vehicle corroded
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering idler
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
ball joint covers perished
chassis corroded
front brake pipe slightly corroded
front number plate cracked
front to rear of vehicle corroded
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering idler
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Accelerator pedal/throttle sticking.
Minor corrosion in offside rear chassis rail.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside windscreen wiper spindle fixing insecure.Wiper operation satisfactory.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Accelerator pedal/cable sticking.Requires attention.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside windscreen wiper spindle fixing insecure.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RUD 891L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUD 891L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RUD 891L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 28 March 1973.
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