MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,491 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal return spring defective but brakes still functioning as intended.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S. (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal return spring defective but brakes still functioning as intended.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S. (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Outer N/S & O/S C.V.boots slightly perished/deteriorated.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)
Slight wear in steering idler.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Headlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (1.8)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/S & O/S, Hoses also slightly deteriorated. (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop N/S & O/S (2.4.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Outer N/S & O/S C.V.boots slightly perished/deteriorated.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)
Slight wear in steering idler.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Bolt missing on o/s/r driveshaft ( 7 bolts remaining)
Excessive corrosion forming on o/s outer door sill but cosmetic only panel
Excessive welding to chassis , body and seat belt anchorage points exact strength unknown
Heat exchangers corroded through and cables not connected
Horn operated by dash switch (reccommend clearly marking to avoid confusion)
N/s/f door step corroded but strong enough at present
O/s/f susspension bump stop missing
Wiper arm pivots worn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Bolt missing on o/s/r driveshaft ( 7 bolts remaining)
Drivers window dropped into door
Excessive corrosion forming on o/s outer door sill but cosmetic only panel
Excessive welding to chassis , body and seat belt anchorage points exact strength unknown
Front brake discs corroded on inner faces
Heat exchangers corroded through and cables not connected
Horn operated by dash switch (reccommend clearly marking to avoid confusion)
N/s/f door step corroded but strong enough at present
O/s/f susspension bump stop missing
Wiper arm pivots worn
bolt missing from offside rear driveshaft flange
corrosion forming in bulkhead panels ,chassis,outriggers,floorpan generally
excessive corrosion of offside outer sill, away from prescribed areas(location of lower fixing points of rear seat belts unknown due to covered parts)
front discs corroded
offside rear footbrake more efficient than nearside rear
washers/wipers slow
bolt missing from offside rear drivehaft flange
excessive corrosion of offside outer sill,away from prescribed areas.(location of lower fixing points of rear seat belts unknown due to covered parts)
front discs corroded
offside rear footbrake more efficient than nearside rear
Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bolt missing from offside rear drivehaft flange
excessive corrosion of offside outer sill,away from prescribed areas.(location of lower fixing points of rear seat belts unknown due to covered parts)
front discs corroded
offside rear footbrake more efficient than nearside rear
filler evident in offside outer sill,away from all prescribed areas
headlamp switch loose in dash
rear no.plate discoulered
slight crack in front no.plate
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
excessive corrosion of nearside outer sill, away from all prescribed areas,advise repair
filler evident in offside outer sill,away from all prescribed areas
headlamp switch loose in dash
rear no.plate discoulered
slight crack in front no.plate
All metal brake pipes getting rusty (cleaned and oiled on service)
Both no plates slight damage
Front axle beam has been welded by others
Front windscreen slight damage
HAzard flasher switch used in conjunction with fuse for ignition on and off settings
Heat exchangers not connected
Horn switch on steering wheel in operative but auxillary switch on dash fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All metal brake pipes getting corroded
Front windscreen has slight damage
Horn switch inoperative but auxillary switch on dash used
O/s/r handbrake cable loose in backplate
Reaar no plate poor condition / Front no plate cracked
washers weak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front suspension bump stops missing
oil leak (gearbox)
rear (inner and outer) cv gaiters deteriorated/split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front suspension bump stops missing
oil leak (gearbox)
rear (inner and outer) cv gaiters deteriorated/split
unable to securely shut engine hatch
all tyres perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres perished
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front metal brake pipes and n/s front too rear corroeded
o/s front tyre badley perished on inside side wall
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VPB 246M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 VPB 246M, 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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VPB 246M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 May 1974.
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