MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,331 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above heat pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Hand brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside small rust holes in sill,
All four road tyres are perished and are splitting.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside outer sill weak with corrosion.
Parking brake effort close to minimum.
Very long travel on parking brake lever.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
STEERING RACK BUSHES ARE WORN
ALL FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.
Nearside front shock absorber weaping oil indicating that the unit is starting to fail.
Underside fuel hoses are perished and splitting.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advanced play osf lower ball joint
hand brake only just passed
heavy rust to across front brake pipe, unable to see all
idle speed eratic
nsr brake binding on slightly
unable to check/see brake fluid
unable to see front pads
both rear tyres close to limit.....
front brake pads not visable.....
front number plate damaged.....
n/s/f brake hose damaged , advise replacement.....
o//s/r tyre under inflated.....
wipers smear...
front brake pads not visable.....
advise brake inspection.....
light under body corrosion.....
n/s seat belt twisted...
n/s/f tyre tread close to limit.....
rear brake hose ferules corroding
wet test.......
windscreen damage not excessive.
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B306 TEL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B306 TEL, 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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B306 TEL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 April 1985.
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