MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion around offside rear engine mounting point.
n/s floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas x2.
o/s+n/s/f floor pans+lower steps holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
play in top steering colum/bush.
previous weld repairs to front beam heavily undersealed
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear excessive corrosion near to engine mount
previous weld repairs to front beam heavily undersealed
underside of vehicle is excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
adv large undertray fitted
adv offside rear corrosion near to engine mounting
adv previous weld repairs to front beam heavily undersealed
adv some play in steering box (within limits)
adv some underside corrosion not within prescribed areas
n/s floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
o/s mirror glass deteriorating.
o/s+n/s/f floor pans/lower steps holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
play in top steering colum bush/bearing.
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
o/s mirror glass deteriorating.
o/s+n/s/f floor pans/lower steps holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
play in top steering colum bush/bearing.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion on front brake discs.
front subframe corroding.
n/s/f floor pan/arch holed/corroding outside prescribed areas.
n/s/f tyre pressure low.
n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.
o/s/r drive boot split.
play in front centre steering pivot point.
play in top steering colum bush/bearing.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion on front brake discs.
front subframe corroding.
n/s/f floor pan/arch holed/corroding outside prescribed areas.
n/s/f tyre pressure low.
n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.
o/s/r drive boot split.
play in front centre steering pivot point.
play in top steering colum bush/bearing.
front subframe corroding.
n/s/r chassis leg/outrigger corroding.
o/s+n/s/f footwells/inner arches corroding.
o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.
o/s/r outrigger corroding.
play in top steering colum bearing.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front subframe corroding.
n/s/r chassis leg/outrigger corroding.
o/s+n/s/f footwells/inner arches corroding.
o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.
o/s/r outrigger corroding.
play in top steering colum bearing.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front steering arms corroding.
front suspension/subframe corroding.
imbalance in front brakes.
o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.
play in front centre steering pivot point.
Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
front steering arms corroding.
front suspension/subframe corroding.
o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.
play in steering centre front pivot.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake master cylinder corroding.
front suspension/subframe corroding.
front to rear floor pans corroding.
front upper arches corroding around seat belt mounts.
o/s+n/s/f inner arches corroding.
o/s/f suspension bump stop missng.
o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.
oil leak.
play in top steering colum bush.
steering track rod ends/arms corroding.
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
floor pans around seat belt mounts corroding.
front suspension/subframe corroding.
front to rear floor pans corroding.
front track rod ends/arms corroding.
o/s+n/s/f inner upper arches corroding.
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing.
o/s/f tyre pressure low.
o/s/r flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.
oil leak.
sevro/master cylinder corroding.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion around front seatbelt mounting areas.
corrosion on front brake discs.
exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.
front suspension/subframe corroding.
fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish.
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
o/s+n/s/f inner arch/wing.
o/s/f flexible brake hose metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.
o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.
oil leak.
play in top steering colum bush.
rear chassis legs/valance/dross member corroding.
rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
steering system/servo corroding.
Centre Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure.
corrosion around o/s/f seatbelt mount.
drivers door corroding badly.
front brake discs corroding.
front floor pans/footwells corroding badly.
front subframe/suspension corroding.
front suspension arms corroding.
front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
o/s/f brake pads in slightly poor condition.
oil leak.
play in o/s/r wheel bearing.
play in steering colum.
rear brake back plates corroding.
rear chassis legs corroding.
rear floor pan around battery tray badly holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
steering system corroding.
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VBW 415L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VBW 415L, 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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VBW 415L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 July 1973.
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