MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
play in steering idler
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
play in steering idler
advise new park brake cables, both outer conduits splitting
advise new wiper blades
knicks in n/s/r seat belt
play at steering wheel
poss start of o/s/f wheel bearing?
return spring on n/s wiper arm poor
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
wear in steering box
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
12V WIRE WRAPPED AROUND O/S/F PARK BRAKE CABLE, ADVISE CUT AND RE-ROUTED
POSS LIFT IN BOTH O/S BALL JOINTS, PLAY FOUND IN TOP TO BOTTOM TEST, ADVISE FURTHER INV ON SERVICE RAMP
advise better securing of wiring in o/s of engine bay
advise new park brake cables, both outer conduits splitting
advise new wiper blades
knicks in n/s/r seat belt
long service brake travel, poss requires bfc, or rear shoe adjust
play at steering wheel
play in steering idler pin
poss start of o/s/f wheel bearing?
return spring on n/s wiper arm poor
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
wear in steering box
advise better securing of n/s engine bay fuel line
advise securing of elec. ign wiring loom
frays to n/s/r seatbelt
front reg. plate starting to peel in corner
heavy steering, suspect over adjusted steering box
play in gearlever bushing
play in steering idler pin
slight kink in o/s/f brake pipe (to caliper)
warp on n/s/r brake drum
Battery insecure
advise carbs balanced
advise clutch cable de-adjusted
advise front wheel bearing adjust
advise new wiper blades
electric ignition wiring rubbing on fuel pump
wear in both wiper arm pivots
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
advise carbs balanced
advise clutch cable de-adjusted
advise front wheel bearing adjust
advise new wiper blades
electric ignition wiring rubbing on fuel pump
wear in both wiper arm pivots
advise g/shift attention
body work in poor condition, has sharp edges but none sticking out
handbrake cables starting to crack(outers)
minor play in both front wheel bearings
rear inner sills corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise g/shift attention
body work in poor condition, has sharp edges but none sticking out
handbrake cables starting to crack(outers)
minor play in both front wheel bearings
o/s/r service readings low
rear inner sills corroding
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
n/s rear jacking point corroding.
o/s front doorstep underside corroded and holed.
sliding door bottom starting to blow with corrosion.
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front suspention low and sitting on bump stops
handbrake travel slightly long
n/s/r jacking point starting to corrode and a little soft.
o/s and n/s lower swivel joints slight free play.
o/s steering arm ball joints (both) gators perrished and split.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion to inner and outer sills, rear jack points and engine support bar.
frontmost drag link knucle has play
n/s/f inner tie rod end has play
n/s/f lower ball joint has play
n/s/r tyre perrising on inner tread
Centre Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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XDP 594J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 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 XDP 594J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XDP 594J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 April 1971.
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