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201,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ENGINE BAY COVERED PREVENTING FROM INSPECTION
Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR CALPLIERS CORRODED (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front BRAKE PADS LOW
Offside Front SERVICE BRAKE BINDING BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
N/S/F TYRE ON 2.5MM O/S/F ON 3MM
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
N/S/F TYRE ON 2.5MM O/S/F ON 3MM
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
215/65R/16C/107 & 109R. OF 3 OR 4 NR 7/ NF 3mm. Fronts wearing edges.
Oil sensor warning light on.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
215/65R/16C/107 & 109R. OF 3 OR 4 NR 7/ NF 3mm. Fronts wearing edges.
Oil sensor warning light on.
Steering load noise from pump, belt or tensioner.
215/65R/16C/109R. OF 4 OR 4 NR 7 NF 4mm.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
215/65R/16C/109R. OF 4 OR 4 NR 7 NF 4mm.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Tyres: 215/65R16C 109R O/S/F: Conti at 6mm: O/S/R: Bridge at 6mm N/S/F: Landsail at 7mm N/S/R Conti at 8 mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Heat shield slightly loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Tyres: 215/65R16C 109R O/S/F: Conti at 6mm: O/S/R: Bridge at 6mm N/S/F: Landsail at 7mm N/S/R Conti at 8 mm
215/65/R16C/ 109-107R. OF 6 OR 7 NR 8 NF 6mm.
Lower rubber cups damaged on both rear springs, will cause a noise. should be replaced asap.
215/65/R16C/ 109-107R. OF 6 OR 7 NR 8 NF 6mm.
Lower rubber cups damaged on both rear springs, will cause a noise. should be replaced asap.
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Slight damage to reflector but ok at this time. (1.8)
215/65/R16C/109R. OF 8 OR 7 NR 9 NF 8mm.
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
215/65/R16C/109R. OF 8 OR 7 NR 9 NF 8mm.
215/65/R16C/106T. OF 4 OR 7 NR 6 NF 3mm.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
215/65/R16C/106T. OF 4 OR 7 NR 6 NF 3mm.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system corroded and deteriorating
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
215/65/R16/C109R. Fronts 6mm. Rears 8mm.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
215/65/R16/C109R. Fronts 6mm. Rears 8mm.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Airbag light stays on
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brakes slightly out of balance
recommend to grease brake pipes
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AJ53 OSC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 140,422 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 AJ53 OSC, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AJ53 OSC is a 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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