MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Batteries secured witrh bungie cords
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear chassis corroded
Nearside rear inboard cv gaiter spit open
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Batteries secured witrh bungie cords
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear inboard cv gaiter spit open
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres side wall cracking
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres tread worn and perished slightly on sidewalls
both inner sills inadequate repair
rear axle has been welded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres are perished slightly on side walls
both inner sills inadequate repair
hazards do not work with side lights on
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working correctly
nearside handbrake cable insecure
offside rear outer cv boot perished
rear axle has been welded
slight play in offside front track rod
slight play nearside front track rod
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
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BBH 647P is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 37,233 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 BBH 647P, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BBH 647P is a 1970 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1970.
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