MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vehicle welded underneath, front to rear
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
vehicle welded underneath, front to rear
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Inner signs of track rod arms rubbing on chassi
horn goes off when steering is turned
slight cracks in steering wheel
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
centre steering pivot linkage has slight play at pivot point
fuel cap seal slightly perished/cracked
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
centre steering pivot linkage has slight play at pivot point
fuel cap seal slightly perished/cracked
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear lamp lenses dull
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VFM 858K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 VFM 858K, 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 54 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 VFM 858K registered?
VFM 858K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 July 1972.
Is VFM 858K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VFM 858K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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