MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
corrosion by drivers seat just outside seat belt prescribed area
corrosion under vehicle battery
slight play in front steering joint
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
corrosion by drivers seat just outside seat belt prescribed area
corrosion under vehicle battery
slight play in front steering joint
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm pivot (2.2.B.1g)
oil leak
tyre load rating(car tyres fitted)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm pivot (2.2.B.1g)
oil leak
tyre load rating(car tyres fitted)
Advise adjustment of rear brakes and o/s/r has slight judder
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise adjustment of rear brakes and o/s/r has slight judder
both rear outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorating
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorating
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
both rear outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorating
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YVW 282L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 YVW 282L, 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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What year was YVW 282L registered?
YVW 282L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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