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ExpiredMileage
40,612 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody of vehicle, floors & sills corroded
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody of vehicle corroded, floor and sills .
Nearside front and both rear tyres perished and tread worn low
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside front and both rear tyres perished and tread worn low
Both rear and nearside front tyres perished and starting to crack
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front tyre perished
both rear tyres perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox insecure and blowing (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and split on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres all have age related cracking
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
check wheel alingment
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
check wheel alingment
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
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STF 949L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 41,024 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying STF 949L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was STF 949L registered?
STF 949L is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 2 October 1972.
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