MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipe chafing inline fuel filter on water pipes underside (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside sliding door handle broken but door still opens
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipe chafing inline fuel filter on water pipes underside (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside sliding door handle broken but door still opens
Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Pipes In Centre Of Vehicle Slight Leak On x2 Jubilee Clips. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside Number Plate Light Does Not Illuminate (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Sliding Door Handle Is Broke, Can Still Be Readily Opened.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust Tip Corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Pipes In Centre Of Vehicle Slight Leak On x2 Jubilee Clips. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high Both Front Headlight Beam Images Were High, Adjusted Down. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside Number Plate Light Does Not Illuminate (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Sliding Door Handle Is Broke, Can Still Be Readily Opened.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust Tip Corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
o/s wiper blade deteriorating
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits carb adjusted time of test (8.2.1.2 (b))
o/s wiper blade deteriorating
Central Rear exhaust has some corrosion on rear pipes
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going back from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front bumper off/s end cap broken with no sharp edges
has mark on screen not in sweeping area n/s upper
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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B388 XKN is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 B388 XKN, 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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B388 XKN is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 March 1985.
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