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253,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.3 (a) (i))
INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODING
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
Nearside Outer SILL CORRODING
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER STEERING ARMS (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTRE SECTION (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT LINK PIPE (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
Nearside Outer SILL CORRODING
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER STEERING ARMS (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRING DAMAGED
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH FRONT INNER STEERING ARMS (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
BOTH FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED
N/S FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED
N/S REAR TYRE NAILED
O/S FRONT UPPER SWIVAL JOINT GAITER PERISHED
REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFORTS LOW
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED
N/S FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED
N/S REAR TYRE NAILED
O/S FRONT UPPER SWIVAL JOINT GAITER PERISHED
REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFORTS LOW
BOTH OUTER DOOR SILLS CORRODING
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING BUSHES
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER STEERING ARM
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT LINK PIPE (8.2.2.1 (b))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL FROM PIPE LOCATED UNDER VEHICLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH OUTER DOOR SILLS CORRODING
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING BUSHES
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER STEERING ARM
BOTH FRONT OUTER DOOR SILLS CORRODING
EXHAUST CENTRE LINK PIPE HAS SLIGHT LEAK
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER STEERING ARM
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
BOTH FRONT OUTER DOOR SILLS CORRODING
EXHAUST CENTRE LINK PIPE HAS SLIGHT LEAK
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER STEERING ARM
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both outer door sills corroding
both rear tyres have slight perishing
chip in windscreen
n/s rear tyre outer wall scuffed
slight play in both front a/roll mounting rubbers
slight play in o/s of steering
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both outer door sills corroding
both rear tyres have slight perishing
chip in windscreen
n/s front and rear tyre outer walls scuffed
n/s front tyre inner edge very low ......early rectification adsvised
o/s front brake hose perishing
slight play in both front a/roll mounting rubbers
slight play in o/s of steering
FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING RUBBERS WEARING
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
inner rear brake pads starting to wear
n/s front upper swival joint gaiter starting to perish
n/s outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front a/roll link bushes have slight play
inner rear brake pads starting to wear
n/s front upper swival joint gaiter starting to perish
n/s outer sill starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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BJ52 UHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 146,857 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 BJ52 UHN, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BJ52 UHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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