MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All tyres starting to wear out of shape
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All tyres starting to wear out of shape
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Both headlamps emit a poor pattern
Nearside Rear Service brake - Poor performance
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers have grease evident around them
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
headlights emit poor patten
nearside rear cv boot perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside sunvisor removed at time of test
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Some areas of wielding could be better
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside sunvisor removed at time of test
Some areas of wielding could be better
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear c.v. boots cracked.
oil leak under engine.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear c.v. boots cracked.
oil leak under engine.
HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH
HYDRO CARBON CONTENT HIGH
LARGE OIL LEAK
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER RIGGER/JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED HOLED.
OFFSIDE REAR BATTERY TRAY CORRODED HOLED.
OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED HOLED
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DRAG LINK END NEAREST STEERING ARM
STEERING RODS SLIGHTLY BENT/DAMAGED
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH
HYDRO CARBON CONTENT HIGH
LARGE OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER RIGGER/JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED HOLED.
OFFSIDE REAR BATTERY TRAY CORRODED HOLED.
OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED HOLED
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DRAG LINK END NEAREST STEERING ARM
STEERING RODS SLIGHTLY BENT/DAMAGED
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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RUE 558M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RUE 558M, 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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RUE 558M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 March 1974.
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