MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside and outside walls (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake tight
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering pivot point has slight play on front suspension tube (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Outer sidewall cracking, likely to expose cord.
N/S/F, STEP,UNDERSIDE,FLOOR PAN,& BODY CORRODED TO EXCESS.
O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL.
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
DIPSWITCH INCORRECT
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE
Oil leak
VIN PLATE ?
front cross member rusted
n/s rear cv boot split
o/s rear under sill rusted
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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 Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight lift in steering pivot
bad engine oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front brakes have a slight bind
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front brake binding slightly
steering pivot point has slight play
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower ball joint dust covers split
nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge
nearside front wheel JUST fouling on the anti roll bar
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SGX 969L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 SGX 969L, 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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SGX 969L is a 1973 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 3 May 1973.
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