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197,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
engine mil light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
engine mil light on
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
mil light on
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad wear light on
exhaust heat shield loose
mil on
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
mil on
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
mil light on
only one seat fitted in rear
steering noisey
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
mil light on
only one seat fitted in rear
steering noisey
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres cracking
mil light on
mil light on
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
mil light on
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer 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 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
mil light on
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leak on engine
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
exhaust box outer skin deteriarated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth, advise change asap (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
exhaust box outer skin deteriarated
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
chip in windscreen
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
chip in windscreen
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BW57 OER is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,153 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 BW57 OER, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BW57 OER registered?
BW57 OER is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 February 2008.
Is BW57 OER safe to buy?
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