MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,383 miAbove average mileage for this year
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HOLE CORRODED O/S/F EDGE OF FLOOR
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
STEERING LOCK NOT WORKING
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL UNDERNEATH AT REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
HOLE CORRODED O/S/F EDGE OF FLOOR
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
STEERING LOCK NOT WORKING
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure blue wire at rear (4.11 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure red wire front to rear (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has two holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
under sealed in places
various welding patches on whole vehicle
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced small hole near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure blue wire at rear (4.11 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure red wire front to rear (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has two holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
under sealed in places
various welding patches on whole vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill rear (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill front (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear inner and outer cv gators deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear inner and outer cv gators deteriorated
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
NO 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST BLOW, REAR BOX STARING TO SPLIT, WILL REAUIRE REAR BOX SOON (ADVISE NOT TO USE HEATERS UNTILL CORRECTED)
STEERING COUPLING STARTING TO SPLIT, POOR QUILITY RUBBER (ANY ALT. SUPPLIES AVAILIBLE ??)
WIPERS VERY SLOW AND BLADES POOR
chassis on vehicle sound but has had some poor weld repairs around it (welds not penatrated correctly)
little reserve travel left on park brake, advise rear shoe adjust
o/s/f upper ball joint fitted 30 deg out of true
poor existing weld to front beam
poor welding around rear engine mountings and rear inner valance
some lift in n/s/f lower ball joint
steering box worn and leaking
ADVISE JUMP WIRES ON N/S BATTERY DO NOT RUN THROUGH SPARE WHEEL WELL UNFUSED
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
NO 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST BLOW, REAR BOX STARING TO SPLIT, WILL REAUIRE REAR BOX SOON (ADVISE NOT TO USE HEATERS UNTILL CORRECTED)
STEERING COUPLING STARTING TO SPLIT, POOR QUILITY RUBBER (ANY ALT. SUPPLIES AVAILIBLE ??)
WIPERS VERY SLOW AND BLADES POOR
chassis on vehicle sound but has had some poor weld repairs around it (welds not penatrated correctly)
little reserve travel left on park brake, advise rear shoe adjust
o/s/f upper ball joint fitted 30 deg out of true
poor existing weld to front beam
poor welding around rear engine mountings and rear inner valance
some lift in n/s/f lower ball joint
steering box worn and leaking
ADVISE JUMP WIRES ON N/S BATTERY DO NOT RUN THROUGH SPARE WHEEL WELL UNFUSED
ALL tyres perishing on side walls 185/R14C
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
n/s inner and outer cv boots perishing
n/s/f door hinges worn
o/s inner cv boot split
o/s outer cv boot perishing
several minor exhaust leaks
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ALL tyres perishing on side walls 185/R14C
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
n/s inner and outer cv boots perishing
n/s/f door hinges worn
o/s inner cv boot split
o/s outer cv boot perishing
several minor exhaust leaks
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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SFD 468W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 SFD 468W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SFD 468W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1981.
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