MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s top ball dust cover split
oil leak on engine
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Steering locking device missing centre idler top bolt (2.1.3 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
o/s top ball dust cover split
oil leak on engine
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Central Steering locking device missing Steering idler bolt. marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Steering arm. marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering drag link hitting clutch pedal.
Battery insecure both loose (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported some in engine bay (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed in engine bay (1.9.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.2.6)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
n/s/r outer driveshaft boot split
rear floor and chassis has some corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/r outer drive shaft gator split
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/r outer drive shaft gator split
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r parking brake has lower reading
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
underbody has slight corrosion
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
underbody has signs of corrosion
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
underbody has signs of corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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UWJ 261L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 UWJ 261L, 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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UWJ 261L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 March 1973.
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