MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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very rusty underside but not holed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
condition of offside front step and floor .
condition of rear light lenses .
general condition of underside and suspenion components (rusty).
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
condition of offside front step and floor .
condition of rear light lenses .
general condition of underside and suspenion components (rusty).
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
condition of offside front door step .
condition of offside rear tyre tread and sidewall perish cracks .
condition of passenger seat base and back .
condition of rear light lenses .
general condition of brake and suspension components (rusty).
general condition of underside of vehicle (very rusty).
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
condition of nearside and offside front brake pipe unions .
condition of passenger seat base .
general condition of front and rear suspension components .
general condition of underside of vehicle (rusty).
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
condition of nearside rear tyre (flatish).
general condition of underside of vehicle and suspension components (rusty).
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advisory on perivous test number 372325308432
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to os inner wheel arch,just outside of the periscribbed aera
slight play in steering
see vt30
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Belly pans fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside
both rear tyres perished and cracking across tread
corrosion to both front inner lower arch areas
slight brake bind to n/s/r
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VBY 808L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 VBY 808L, 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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VBY 808L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 January 1973.
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