MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside chassis has been welded
Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside chassis has been welded
all wheel arches have general corroded
general corroded under side of vehicle
Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside chassis has been welded
Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside chassis has been welded
all wheel arches have general corroded
general corroded under side of vehicle
front and rear chassis corroded
front floor corroded
os sill corroded
rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
chassis corroded
nsr wheel bearing noisy
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
chassis corroded
nsr wheel bearing noisy
chassis corroded
front brake hoses deteriorated
osr shock absorber mount repaired by welding
sills corroded
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
chassis corroded
osr shock absorber mount repaired by welding
sills corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
chassis rail have corrosion
main battery insecure leisure battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
chassis rail have corrosion
lower shockabsorber bolt loose n/s/front
main battery insecure leisure battery insecure
n/s/rear inner sill under van corroded/pin holed
wipers slow in operation
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
N/s front innner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
N/s front innner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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RGO 494L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGO 494L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RGO 494L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 7 March 1973.
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