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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
both rear handbrake cables corroded
centre exhaust in poor condition
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
both rear handbrake cables corroded
centre exhaust in poor condition
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear-most ()
Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear-most ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn on edges
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn on edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside reflector cracked
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear seat not fitted at time of test
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing quite badly on edges ( 215/65 R16C ) (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ( both inner pads ) (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing quite badly on edges ( 215/65 R16C ) (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65 R16C (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside lower and middle bodywork badly damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside lower and middle bodywork badly damaged
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AF12 XXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 74,698 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 AF12 XXB, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AF12 XXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 March 2012.
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