MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central steering arm pivot has slight play.
Corrosion present throughout underside.
Front bump stops loose but not insecure.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle has a protective underseal layer preventing full examination of some underside components.
Central steering linkage pivot has slight play.
Corrosion present throughout underside.
Front bump stops loose but not insecure.
Nearside front seatbelt mounting & inner arch area corroded.
Offside front seatbelt mounting & inner arch area corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle has protective underseal coating preventing full inspection of some underside components.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central steering linkage pivot has slight play.
Corrosion present throughout underside.
Front bump stops loose but not insecure.
Nearside front seatbelt mounting & inner arch area corroded.
Offside front seatbelt mounting & inner arch area corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle has protective underseal coating preventing full inspection of some underside components.
Central steering linkage pivot has slight play.
Corrosion present throughout underside.
Front bump stops loose but not insecure.
Nearside Front Chassis outrigger & inner arch area corroded.
Offside Front Seatbelt mounting area & inner arch area corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Slight free play detected at steering wheel.
Steering damper has slight seepage of oil.
Vehicle has protective underseal coating preventing full examination of some underside components.
Bump stops loose but not insecure - Both sides
Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Chassis outrigger corroded
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle has a protective underseal coating preventing full examination of some components
Corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle
Rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Slight dampness around brake master cylinder
Slight play in steering idler arm
Vehicle has a protective underseal coating preventing full examination of some components
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle
Rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Vehicle has a protective underseal coating preventing full examination of some components
corrosion throughout underside
slight dampness around brake master cylinder
slight play in steering idler arm
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion throughout underside
rear outer drive shaft gaiters split (both sides)
slight dampness around brake master cylinder
slight play in steering idler arm
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s rear outter driveshaft gaiter deteriating
n/s and o/s rear drive shaft gaiters deteriated.
n/s front and n/s rear and o/s rear tyres perishing.
n/s front and rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s front and rear tyres perishing
both n/s tyres perrished
n/s front and both rear tyres perrishing
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SMV 933X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SMV 933X, 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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SMV 933X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 January 1982.
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