MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,636 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front tyres 14 years old.
Fuel tank hose old.
O/s/f brake splash guard missing.
O/s/r trailing arm corroded, outer bush visually poor.
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front tyres 14 years old.
Fuel tank hose old.
O/s/f brake splash guard missing.
O/s/r trailing arm corroded, outer bush visually poor.
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all except recent replacements (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
no revers lights
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front brakes imbalanced
offside front brake hose clip damaged
offside rear brake noisy when spinning wheel
All direction indicators not working offside & nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front brakes imbalanced
offside front brake hose clip damaged
offside rear brake noisy when spinning wheel
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened and trailing arm showing signs of pevious repairs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point / inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Fuel pipe damaged filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake cable insecure offside & nearside (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Fuel hose insecure engine bay (including filter assy) (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip excessively deteriorated (insecure) (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
battery terminals loose
front brakes imbalanced
fuel filter under vehicle insecure
leisure battery insecure
nearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand
offside & nearside front cab steps heavily corroded /poorly repaired
offside rear brake hose poorly secured (clip excessively corroded)
offside rear tyre tubed
rear brake backplates (offside & nearside) heavily corroded and holed
vehicle has numerous poorly executed patch repairs
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A362 JKA is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A362 JKA, 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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A362 JKA is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1984.
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