MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside heavily corroded in places
underside heavily under sealed in places
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam does not hold main beam on only flashes, tell tale bulb illuminated all the time (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of any component
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake lights slow to come on
Nearside Front Shock absorber inappropriatly repaired
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Faulty (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber inapropriately repaired
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Slight play in steering system
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Slight play in steering system
Sign of corrosion to front beam no hole visible.
Front axle beam possible been welded but covered in underseal unable to see.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Slight brake judder felt.
Slight play in center steering arm.
Black and white number plates on floor in car but not fitted at time of test.
Bumpers missing.
Oil leak
Slight play in all wheel bearings.
Slight play in nearside rear shocker bush.
Slight play in nearside steering arm.
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Black and white number plates on floor in car but not fitted at time of test.
Bumpers missing.
Oil leak
Slight play in all wheel bearings.
Slight play in nearside rear shocker bush.
Slight play in nearside steering arm.
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TBC 165R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 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 TBC 165R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TBC 165R registered?
TBC 165R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 May 1977.
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