MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play MARKED YELLOW (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately FRONT AXLE CENTRE IDLER BUSH WORN. (2.1.3 (f) (i))
DRIVER SEAT FIXINGS SLIGHTLY LOOSE. (NON STANDARD SEAT)
Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated wiring in engine bay poor condition. (4.11 (b) (i))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess SOME CORROSION AROUND ENGINE BAY CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AXLE EXTENSIVE PATCHWORK OF WELDED PLATES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated SOME BULBS NOT WORKING BEHIND DASH. (7.8 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPER MECHANISM APPEARS VERY SLOW. OK IF ENGINE REVVED UP. BLADES POOR. WASHER BOTTLE PRESSURE WAS LOW. NOW PUMPED UP.OK (3.4 (b) (i))
front suspension bump stop(s) missing
GEARBOX OIL LEAKS
HEADLIGHT AIMS POOR IMAGES
MISSING CYLINDER COWLINGS
MISSING LOWER BUMP STOPS
NSF DOOR QUITE RUSTY BOTTOM EDGE
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES ARE VERY OLD. YR 2002/2003. OS FRONT VERY PERISHED. RECOMMEND RENEWAL. MARKED YELLOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Horn not working wire broken around steering coupling~? (1.6.2a)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play MARKED YELLOW CHALK (2.2.B.1f)
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BUMP STOPS MISSING
clutch dragging making gear selection difficult.
engine lower cowlings missing
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound WORKS INTERMITTANTLY (1.6.2e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam - NOT BULB.. POWER SUPPLY/FUSE? (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play MARKED YELLOW CHALK (2.2.B.1f)
ENGINE COOLING PIPES LOOSE
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BUMP STOPS MISSING
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated INERTIA REEL SLIGHTLY LOOSE. (5.2.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight braking effort recorded , even though the brake is not applied, indicating that a brake is binding (3.7.B.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
1. slight play in main steering "drag link" ball joint.
2. Both lower front bump stops missing (ns attachment also rusty)
3. Strongly recommend previously welded areas of front axle are cleaned and treated to prevent further deterioriation.
1. slight play in main steering "drag link" ball joint.
2. Both lower front bump stops missing (ns attachment also rusty)
3. Strongly recommend previously welded areas of front axle are cleaned and treated to prevent further deterioriation.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1. waxoyling of sills and front arches around seatbelt anchorage points recommended.
2. Noted forward facing rear seat with two non factory belts. Anchorage points sound. Seat is design feature of typical vehicle.
3. Headlights deteriating. Aims on lowest limit.
4. No Plates layout advised.
5. Further attention advised on OSR light earth point.
1. waxoyling of sills and front arches around seatbelt anchorage points recommended.
2. Noted forward facing rear seat with two non factory belts. Anchorage points sound. Seat is design feature of typical vehicle.
3. Headlights deteriating. Aims on lowest limit.
4. No Plates layout advised.
5. Further attention advised on OSR light earth point.
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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VVB 697M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VVB 697M, 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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VVB 697M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 June 1974.
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