MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear chassis/crossmember corroded.
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside headlamp beam pattern weak.
Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear chassis/crossmember slightly corroded.
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside beam pattern weak.
Rear brake application slightly uneven.
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter split.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside headlamp beam pattern weak.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake application slightly uneven.
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter split.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside headlamp beam pattern weak.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake application slightly uneven.
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside headlamp weak beam pattern.
Rear brake application slightly uneven.
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside headlamp weak beam pattern.
Rear brake application slightly uneven.
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside wiper blade blade worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
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A147 RUR is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,991 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A147 RUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A147 RUR is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 May 1984.
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