MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter panel (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play idler on front axle (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NSF + OSF inner steps corroded but not within 30cm of a testable component
NSF + OSF outriggers corroded but not within 30cm of a testable component
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
OSR chassis leg corroded but not within 30cm of a testable component
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering damper mounting bushes worn
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s and n/s rear outer c/v boots split
windscreen wipers very slow
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s and n/s rear outer c/v boots split
windscreen wipers very slow
wipers slow-osf seatbelt mount rusty-nsr cv boot split-nsr inner sill rusty-underside rusty-oil leaks
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wipers slow-osf seatbelt mount rusty-nsr cv boot split-nsr inner sill rusty-underside rusty-oil leaks
Extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle, front steps welded from inside.
Rear driveshaft boots deteriorating.
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle, front steps welded from inside.
Rear driveshaft boots deteriorating.
Rear drive shaft outer gaitors both split.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both rear heater exchange hoses missing.
Driver sun visor clip broken, insecure visor.
Grinder type burn marks across front windscreen also affects wipers clearing screen.
Minor oil leaks at engine and gearbox.
Modified plug socket, petruding on off side, side pannel.
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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TJY 946L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 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 TJY 946L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TJY 946L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1973.
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