MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,692 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s front tyre is poor condition.
steering system has play at steering box area.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
n/s/f tyre perished on side walls
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre perished on outside wall
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre perished on outside wall
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s floor pan corroded and holed
n/s outer sill corroded and holed
n/s/f crossmember corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
n/s/f top suspension swivel gaiter split
n/s/r floor pan corroded and holed
o/s floor pan corroded and holed
o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed
o/s/f lower suspension swivel gaiter split
o/s/r floor pan corroded and holed
o/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter split
o/s/r inner wing corroded and holed
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s floor pan corroded and holed
n/s outer sill corroded and holed
n/s/f crossmember corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
n/s/f top suspension swivel gaiter split
n/s/r floor pan corroded and holed
o/s floor pan corroded and holed
o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed
o/s/f lower suspension swivel gaiter split
o/s/r floor pan corroded and holed
o/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter split
o/s/r inner wing corroded and holed
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front lower ball joint boot split
offside front ball joint boot missing
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
UNDERSIDE MUD COVERED AND DIFFICULT TO INSPECT
nearside and offside outersills rusted and holed(outside prescribed ares)
nearside and offside rear parkbrake outer cables split
nearside and offside rear tyres close to wheelarches also front tyres on steering lock
nearside front seat belt has bolted extension fitted(secure at time of test)
nearside rear brake backplates rusty
nearside rear outer cv boot split
offside floorpan rusted and holed outside prescribed area
offside front inner arch rusted and holed and welded from above
play in steering drop arm rear pivot
repairs to offside front seatbelt mounting areas
several areas of floorpan cover rusted and holed and chassis rusted and holed above(outside prescribed areas and unable to see full extent)
welded repairs and underseal all along underside
nearside and offside rear jacking point areas heavily rusted and holed and considered dangerous to use
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
UNDERSIDE MUD COVERED AND DIFFICULT TO INSPECT
nearside and offside outersills rusted and holed(outside prescribed ares)
nearside and offside rear parkbrake outer cables split
nearside and offside rear tyres close to wheelarches also front tyres on steering lock
nearside front seat belt has bolted extension fitted(secure at time of test)
nearside rear brake backplates rusty
nearside rear outer cv boot split
offside floorpan rusted and holed outside prescribed area
offside front inner arch rusted and holed and welded from above
play in steering drop arm rear pivot
repairs to offside front seatbelt mounting areas
several areas of floorpan cover rusted and holed and chassis rusted and holed above(outside prescribed areas and unable to see full extent)
welded repairs and underseal all along underside
nearside and offside rear jacking point areas heavily rusted and holed and considered dangerous to use
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
extensive repaires to underside and chassis in severeal places
front tyres close to inner wheel arch on full locks
metal floor pan underside corroded and holed in several places
nearside inner sill corroded at rear
nearside outer sill corroded
offside front tyre corroded on outer edge
offside inner sill corroded at rear
offside outer sill corroded and holed
rear tyres close to wheel arch
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in steering drag link end and steering idler on front axle
under side cover by metal floor pan. unable to see all of chassis/brake pipes, fuel pipes and hand brake cables
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
extensive repaires to underside and chassis in severeal places
front tyres close to inner wheel arch on full locks
metal floor pan underside corroded and holed in several places
nearside inner sill corroded at rear
nearside outer sill corroded
offside front tyre corroded on outer edge
offside inner sill corroded at rear
offside outer sill corroded and holed
rear tyres close to wheel arch
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in steering drag link end and steering idler on front axle
under side cover by metal floor pan. unable to see all of chassis/brake pipes, fuel pipes and hand brake cables
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear jacking points corroding
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SMW 325J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 49,503 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMW 325J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SMW 325J is a 1970 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 4 August 1970.
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