MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,797 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
body/chassis/suspension corroded
cv boots worn
front brake reaction bushes cracked
front road spring security
outer sills corroded and filled
rear wheel bearing play
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
body/chassis/suspension corroded
cv boots worn
front brake reaction bushes cracked
front road spring security
outer sills corroded and filled
rear wheel bearing play
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both brake flexis starting to perish
offside sunvisor mounting cracked still stays up for mot
slight play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes
slight play in steering colume lower joint
temp repair made to exhaust not blowing at time of test
various corrosion all round body
various small chips in windscreen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both brake flexis starting to perish
offside sunvisor mounting cracked still stays up for mot
slight play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes
slight play in steering colume lower joint
various corrosion all round body
various small chips in windscreen
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
N/S/F SEAT SECURITY
O/S/F + N/S/F DOOR STEPS CORRODED
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
PLAY TO O/S/F + N/S/F WHEELS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
N/S/F SEAT SECURITY
O/S/F + N/S/F DOOR STEPS CORRODED
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
PLAY TO O/S/F + N/S/F WHEELS
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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WEV 869W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,618 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 WEV 869W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WEV 869W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 May 1981.
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