MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,718 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
both steps and frontcross member surface corrosion
surface rust in several areas on underframe in non PRESCRIBED AREAS
BOTH STEPS AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER SURFACE CORROSION
Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrorsion /surface rust in several areas on underframenot IN PRESCRIBED AREAS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH STEPS AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER SURFACE CORROSION
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrorsion /surface rust in several areas on underframenot IN PRESCRIBED AREAS
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both drivers/passengers step areas corroded corrossion on front cross member
corrossion / and or surface rust in several places on underframe NOT in prescribede areas
torsion bar housing has several welded repairs
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both drivers/passengers step areas corroded corrossion on front cross member
corrossion / and or surface rust in several places on underframe NOT in prescribede areas
torsion bar housing has several welded repairs
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both drivers/passengers step areas corroded
corrossion in several areas ,not in prescribed positions
corrossion on front cross member
torsion bar housing has several welded repairs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both drivers/passengers step areas corroded
corrossion in several areas ,not in prescribed positions
corrossion on front cross member
torsion bar housing has several welded repairs
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both steps corroded
gear knob insecure
gearknob insecure
n/s front panel corroded
o/s seat springing exposed
tow bar lighing connection faulty (fail as from april )
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s seat springing exposed
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both steps corroded
gear knob insecure
gearknob insecure
n/s front panel corroded
tow bar lighing connection faulty (fail as from april )
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both door steps corroded
corrosion on many underbody areas but not in testable areas
vehicle not idling
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both door steps corroded
corrosion on many underbody areas but not in testable areas
vehicle not idling
both front steps corroded
vehicle has corrosion in several areas which are within the test criteria
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
both front steps corroded
vehicle has corrosion in several areas which are within the test criteria
Oil leak
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)
excessive corossion in several NON PRESCRIBED AREAS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
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)
excessive corossion in several NON PRESCRIBED AREAS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion in non testable areas
corrosion in non testable areas
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WMD 789M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 WMD 789M, 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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WMD 789M is a 1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 May 1974.
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