MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole on chassis leg at front and small hole on lower front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking from pushrod tubes on to heat exchangers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole on chassis leg at front and small hole on lower front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panel (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front inner steps holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside front floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Outer Sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside rear floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill corroded but outwith prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking Brake efficiency only just met
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight play in steering idler
underside of vehicle corroded and under sealed
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged handbrake cable fouling on pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Speedometer not fitted cable (7.8 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight play in steering idler
underside of vehicle corroded and under sealed
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded outwith prescribed areas
Oil leak ()
Vehicle underneath rusted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis ( two holes ) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded outwith prescribed areas
Oil leak ()
Vehicle underneath rusted
Nearside Rear Inner Sill holed ( outwith prescribed areas)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Inner Sill holed ( outwith prescribed areas)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
nearside rear inner sill holed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
nearside rear inner sill holed
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
nearside rear inner sill holed
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear bumper insecure
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YDV 864L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 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 YDV 864L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YDV 864L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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