MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear light lens faded
both sides rear driveshaft outer cv gaiters split
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear light lens faded
both sides rear driveshaft outer cv gaiters split
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
handbrake travel.
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VFX 230L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VFX 230L, 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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What year was VFX 230L registered?
VFX 230L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 1973.
Is VFX 230L safe to buy?
The MOT history for VFX 230L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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