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ExpiredMileage
32,268 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front chassis legs corroded and some parts coated in fibre glass
welding repairs coated in bitumen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded top of t piece (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front chassis legs corroded and some parts coated in fibre glass
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake binding
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
child seat fitted to n/s/f seat
slight play in front and rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsf foolpan holded and corroded / oil leaks / underbody corrosion / brakepipe corrosion / general suspension bushs deterioration / osr brake hose lose
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
No lights fitted at time of test
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play all wheel bearings
o/s/r wheel bearing slight play / under body and brake pipe corrosion
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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PDT 856X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,171 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 PDT 856X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PDT 856X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 June 1982.
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