MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight bent (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak
both rear drive shaft cv boots deteriated
n/s/rear floor pan slight corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking 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)
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit inner edge of tread
steering arm from steering box to pivot on front axle slight play in ball joints and gaitors split
steering damper bush slightly worn
vehicle extensively plated underside
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside track rod end creaking
slight play in steering arm ball joints from box to pivot
vehicle extensively plated on under side
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lots of general corrosion starting on vehicle structure some heavy but localised
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Poor Standard of previous welding repairs carried out to vehicle panels and general stucture all secure at time of test
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
headlamp beam patterns slightly diffused
rear axle brake back plates corroded
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lots of general corrosion starting on vehicle structure some heavy but localised
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Poor Standard of previous welding repairs carried out to vehicle panels and general stucture all secure at time of test
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
headlamp beam patterns slightly diffused
rear axle brake back plates corroded
Battery insecure
Both rear wheel bearings showing slight free play.
Engine will not idle when warm.
fan belt starting to split.
n/s/f wheelbearing has slight free play.
n/s/rear indicator lense colour fadeing.
steering box has slight play in drop arm shaft bearings.
tailgate difficult to latch closed.
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine will not idle when warm.
Battery insecure
Both rear wheel bearings showing slight free play.
Fuel pipe deteriorated fron pump to carburettor.(delivery side)
N/S/REAR tyre cracking within tread area.
fan belt starting to split.
n/s/f wheelbearing has slight free play.
n/s/rear indicator lense colour fadeing.
steering box has slight play in drop arm shaft bearings.
tailgate difficult to latch closed.
advise new h/lamps, dim and pattern poor.
g/shift needs attention
heavy under seal under van, extensive welding carried out.
suspect ign. timing to far advanced.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
door mirrors showing signs of age
fray on o/s/f belt
n/s/r tyre perrished
vehicle covered in underseal making corrosion assesment hard, vehicle has also been extensivly welded, some welding poor
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XWF 514J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 XWF 514J, 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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XWF 514J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 July 1971.
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