MOT Status
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275,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s front tyre very badly worn on inner edge in need of being replaced
o/s outer cv gaiter badly deteriorated in need of being replaced
oil leaks from engine area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s front tyre very badly worn on inner edge in need of being replaced
o/s outer cv gaiter badly deteriorated in need of being replaced
oil leaks from engine area
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s rear abs wire slightly insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
n/s rear abs wire slightly insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing jammed between body and seat (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
surface corrosion to underside
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
surface corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both track rod end dust covers cracked
front tyres worn on edges
slight corrosion to offside outer sill panel
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
corrosion to o/s lower doorstep
o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
emmision test not registering reading
slight freeplay to nearside inner joint of steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 DHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 148,408 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 BU51 DHF, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BU51 DHF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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