MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Central Front steering pivot pin slight play
Front Lower Cross member has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Lower Cross member has slight corrosion
Nearside Lower body has slight corrosion
Offside Lower body has slight corrosion
Front Lower Body has corrosion
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Lower Body has corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease or similar substance (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded offside and nearside most of the under-body coated in under-seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease or similar substance (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded offside and nearside most of the under-body coated in under-seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside front floor pan slightly corroded
Nearside front valve stem slightly damaged, leaking when moved
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower cross member inner and outer by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly from low pressure
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve leaking when moved (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front floor rotten/corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front floor rotten/corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember by steering box (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Horn sounds when mainbeam switched!
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Slight corrosion to floor, both sides
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Horn sounds when mainbeam switched!
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Slight corrosion to floor, both sides
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
light scratching to windscreen
nearside chassis rail starting to corrode
nearside floor pan starting to corrode
offside chassis rail starting to corrode
offside floor pan starting to corrode
screen wash jet weak
Chassis corroded main rails both sides
Front tyres worn unevenly
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Chassis corroded main rails both sides
Front tyres worn unevenly
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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VMT 318M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 48,418 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 VMT 318M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VMT 318M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 April 1974.
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