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62,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front anti-roll bar drop links have had poor repairs (straight links)
Both front cab steps poor repair. N/s/f lower outer wheel arch corroded.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front to rear heater matrix coolant hose leaking from poor join repair.
N/s/f brake splash guard missing.
N/s/f outer wheel arch/b-post corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
O/s mid outer sill corroded.
O/s/f inner sill/jack point poor repair and corroded.
O/s/r f/most lower wheel arch and outer trailing arm mounting corroding.
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive R/cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Poor o/s/f lower seat belt mount repair.
Poor wiring repair to alternator.
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Third of o/s/r (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front anti-roll bar drop links have had poor repairs (straight links)
Both front cab steps poor repair. N/s/f lower outer wheel arch corroded.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front to rear heater matrix coolant hose leaking from poor join repair.
N/s/f brake splash guard missing.
N/s/f outer wheel arch/b-post corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
O/s mid outer sill corroded.
O/s/f inner sill/jack point poor repair and corroded.
O/s/r f/most lower wheel arch and outer trailing arm mounting corroding.
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive R/cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Poor o/s/f lower seat belt mount repair.
Poor wiring repair to alternator.
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plate missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plate missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leaks
slight blow on exhaust on engine
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Main beam warning lamp not working
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting bolt loose. Tightened at time of test (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks
Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
o/s exhaust shield loose
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s exhaust shield loose
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
main beam warning light not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both n/s tyres are perished
engine very sick at cruise
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both n/s tyres are perished
engine very sick at cruise
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside front outer antiroll bar link repaired by welding (top washer) †fuel tank corroded on edges †rear trailing arms corroded †nearside3 front brake back plate missing
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B171 DNS is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 57,385 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 B171 DNS, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B171 DNS is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 June 1985.
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