MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
corrosion to offside front inner sill
slight corrosion to nearside rearmost floor panel
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced main front cross panel (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
corrosion to offside front inner sill
slight corrosion to nearside rearmost floor panel
BOTH rear tyres VERY BADLY DETERIORATED
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
body corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
body corrosion to offside frontmost body panel
offside door mirror loose
slight corrosion to nearside rearmost floor panel
slight corrosion to offside front inner sill
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH rear tyres VERY BADLY DETERIORATED
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
body corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
body corrosion to offside frontmost body panel
offside door mirror loose
slight corrosion to nearside rearmost floor panel
slight corrosion to offside front inner sill
body has slight corrosion offside front inner sill.
nearside rear (rear of wheel arch corroded)
offside front (underneath of door corroded)
steering system has slight free paly detected at steering wheel.
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front crossmember underneath of bumper corroded
Nearside Front underneath of door corroded
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear of wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front cross member above bumper corroded
Offside Front cross member underneath of bumper corroded
Offside Front underneath of door corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis has had previous repairs
front chassis cross member very corroded / holed not affecting component areas
nearside & offside rear suspension bump stops missing
offside rear tyre outer side wall cracks
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis has had previous repairs
front chassis cross member very corroded / holed not affecting component areas
nearside & offside rear suspension bump stops missing
offside rear tyre outer side wall cracks
ns and os rear bump stops missing
scratch in windscreen os
tow bar electric socket fitted but wiring has been cut off
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
items removed from drivers view
ns and os rear bump stops missing
os dip beam did not work then came on
scratch in windscreen os
tow bar electric socket fitted but wiring has been cut off
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
hand brake outer cables poor condition
vehicle outer lower body corroded
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
hand brake outer cables poor condition
vehicle outer lower body corroded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
customer adjusted o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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VYP 993S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 44,830 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 VYP 993S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VYP 993S is a 1978 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 June 1978.
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