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243,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BEHIND BUMPER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BEHIND BUMPER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BODY TO SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement ON CALIPER (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BODY TO SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON SUSPENSION ARM (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front BRAKE HOSE FOULING WHEEL ON FULL LOCK
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on previous repair on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe cracked going into the rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on previous repair on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe cracked going into the rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort little effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
heavy tapping noise off engine
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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BN51 FML is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 BN51 FML, 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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BN51 FML is a 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 January 2002.
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