MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all around surface rust
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
underside corroded
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
underside corroded
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Body corrosion has been taped over
Chassis has serious corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside and nearside outer sills have serious corrosion
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear tyres are cracked
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Chassis has serious corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside and nearside outer sills have serious corrosion
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear tyres are cracked
Chassis has corrosion
Front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside and nearside sills have corrosion
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear tyres are cracked
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Chassis has corrosion
Front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside and nearside sills have corrosion
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear tyres are cracked
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre is getting low on the edges
offside front seat belt is starting to deteriorate
outer body of vehicle has corrosion
under body of vehicle is corroded
rear tyres are split and cracked
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre is getting low on the edges
offside front seat belt is starting is starting to deteriorate
outer body of vehicle has corrosion
under body of vehicle is corroded
rear tyres are split and cracked
Front and nearside rear wheel bearings have play
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake hose is slightly chafed
Outer body of vehicle has corrosion
Rear no plate is starting to deteriorate
Rear tyres are cracked
Under body of vehicle has corrosion
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front and nearside rear wheel bearings have play
Outer body of vehicle has corrosion
Rear no plate is starting to deteriorate
Rear tyres are cracked
Under body of vehicle has corrosion
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
gearbox mounting bush deterioated
Centre Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
gearbox mounting bush deterioated
Front brake valve has corrosion
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Underbody has corrosion
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A165 FEC is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A165 FEC, 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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A165 FEC is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 March 1984.
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