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SSG 454H

1970 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Yellow Petrol 1575cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

27,554 mi
Last recorded27,554 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSG 454H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,575cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,554 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 27,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front door hole at bottom

Offside front door holed at bottom

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 25,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 20,040 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 16,248 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2010 16,248 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 15,097 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,333 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 14,333 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 143,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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SSG 454H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Yellow with a 1,575cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSG 454H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SSG 454H is a 1970 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 5 June 1970.

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