MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,901 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Foot brake travel long.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play inspection recommended. (2.6.2)
Steering noise discerned on rocking, but unable to locate within test.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front and rear axles rusty
indicator warning light flashes once,but you can hear the ticking
retest of test no 146485665065
seat belts only shoulder straps
steering box knocks when rocked but on sight of play
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front and rear axles rusty
indicator warng light flashes once then stops but the ticking can be heard over engine
seatbelts are only shoulder strap
steering box knocks when rocked but no signs of play
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
a knock can be heard from front steering box but covered and can not see anything
brake light switch damp
front and rear axles rusty
front seat belts are only shoulder straps
indicator tell tail flashes for a short time only but you can hear flasher even above engine
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
a knock can be heard from front steering box but covered and can not see anything
brake light switch damp
front and rear axles rusty
front seat belts are only shoulder straps
indicator tell tail flashes for a short time only but you can hear flasher even above engine
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all wheels showing corrosion
drop arm rear has no split pin in nut
front seat belts are only shoulder straps
indicator tell-tale stops flashing after a time but you can hear it with the engine running
no external mirrors
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all wheels showing corrosion
drop arm rear has no split pin in nut
front seat belts are only shoulder straps
indicator tell-tale stops flashing after a time but you can hear it with the engine running
no external mirrors
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion underside/chassis
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion underside/chassis
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
poor repair to nearside fronf panel
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WPM 494J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,954 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 WPM 494J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WPM 494J is a 1970 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1970.
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