MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside head light lens corroding
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
HAND BRAKE HAS SOME TRAVEL
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
O/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKING
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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VGS 420L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 VGS 420L, 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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VGS 420L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 October 1972.
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