MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre is badly worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside battery not secured.
Offside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall.
Offside outer CV joint gaiter is damaged.
Offside outer sill has corrosion hole.
Offside outer trackrod-end joint appears to be stiff and creaking when moved.
Wiring loose in engine bay.
Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre is badly worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside battery not secured.
Offside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall.
Offside outer CV joint - gaiter damaged.
Offside outer sill has corrosion hole.
Offside outer trackrod-end joint appears to be stiff and creaking when moved.
Wiring loose in engine bay.
Batteries not secure.
Nearside battery could short circuit on clamp.
Nearside sill splitting below door.
Offside front lower balljoint boot split.
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both batteries insecure.
Driver's window regulator not working.
Extra front lamps come on with high beam.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear hub bearing not tested.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front lower balljoint boot split.
Offside headlamp rim loose/broken.
Offside outer driveshaft gaiter split.
Rear bumper mounts poor.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Some heater ducts etc. at rear are slightly loose/rattling.
Tyres show signs of running at low pressure i.e.excessive wear on inner & outer shoulders and possibly wheel alignment needs adjustment.
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Some heater ducts etc. at rear are slightly loose/rattling.
Tyres show signs of running at low pressure i.e.excessive wear on inner & outer shoulders and possibly wheel alignment needs adjustment.
Battery clamps loose.
Right driveshaft inner gaiter is split.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery clamps loose.
Right driveshaft inner gaiter is split.
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Front tyres show increased wear on inner edges.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Steering box appears to be very worn - adjustment is not effective - suggest replacement or overhaul.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front tyres wearing unevenly - more on inner edges - possible alignment problems.
Headlamps are dull.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Right inner driveshaft gaiter is holed/split.
battery insecure
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SEC 475M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SEC 475M, 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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SEC 475M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1974.
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