GBBNU232L
VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
1972 · BLUE · PETROL · 5,045 mi
● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT: No results returned
MOT History — 21 tests · 12 passed · 9 failed
PASS19 February 2019
5,045 miFAIL12 February 2019
5,006 mi- MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJORNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MAJORNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASS29 June 2017
4,579 miPASS17 June 2016
3,757 mi- ADVISORYOffside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
FAIL10 June 2016
3,757 mi- FAILRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FAILRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- ADVISORYOffside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
PASS11 June 2015
978 miPASS19 June 2014
97,661 mi- ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTEREDvehicle undersealed
PASS10 June 2013
96,965 mi- ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTEREDwashers would benefit from attention
- USER ENTEREDborderline wear in steering drag link ball joint to idler arm
- USER ENTEREDvehicle heavily under sealed
- USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTEREDoffside rear outer constant velocity boot in very poor condition
- USER ENTEREDoffside rear tyre in very poor condition
- USER ENTEREDrear brakes slightly out of balance nearside poor, & nearside parking brake efficiency poor.
- USER ENTEREDnoise from offside front wheel bearing when rotated. RECOMMEND FURTHER ATTENTION.
FAIL23 June 2012
96,214 mi- PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- USER ENTEREDoffside front brake disc in poor condition
- USER ENTEREDoffside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
PASS23 June 2012
96,214 mi- USER ENTEREDoffside front brake disc in poor condition
- USER ENTEREDoffside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
FAIL30 March 2011
96,195 mi- FAILNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FAILOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FAILOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FAILOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- FAILNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAILFront Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
PASS30 March 2010
95,205 miFAIL30 March 2010
95,205 mi- FAILBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL26 March 2010
95,173 mi- FAILOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAILRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FAILRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAILNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAILFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAILNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FAILNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- FAILOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- FAILNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FAILOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FAILNearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FAILOffside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FAILNearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILOffside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- ADVISORYFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL2 February 2010
95,119 mi- FAILNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASS18 February 2009
93,544 mi- ADVISORYOffside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- USER ENTEREDnearside rear bumper mounting slightly corroded.
PASS21 March 2008
906,616 mi- ADVISORYRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAIL10 March 2008
90,686 mi- FAILVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FAILNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FAILOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAILNearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- ADVISORYRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASS9 March 2007
87,367 miPASS13 March 2006
83,929 miFAIL10 March 2006
83,926 mi- FAILNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FAILOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAILOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FAILOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FAILOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle Details Official
- Make
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- MOTOR CARAVAN
- Colour
- BLUE
- Fuel type
- PETROL
- Engine
- 1,600 cc
- Year
- 1972
- First registered
- 1973-02
- Tax due
- 2027-09-01
- Recorded mileage
- 5,045 mi
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