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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
offside rear bumper end cap missing (temporarily taped)
rear inner sill/suspension mount areas surface corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
nearside and offside front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
nearside and offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
nearside and offside inner sill areas surface corroded
nearside and offside rear flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
nearside and offside rear flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
offside rear bumper temporarily repaired - (taped)
flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front 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))
exhaust system/heat exchangers deteriated
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
front/rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
rear bumper temporarily repaired
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front 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))
coil springs corroded
exhaust deteriated-not leaking
metal brake pipes slightly corroded front/rear
Front coil springs corroded
Front metal brake pipes/brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear metal brake pipe/brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
exhaust system deteriated
Front coil springs corroded
Front metal brake pipes/brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear metal brake pipe/brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
exhaust system deteriated
Front coil springs corroded
Front mretal brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear exhaust box incomplete
Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust system deteriated
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front coil springs corroded
Front mretal brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear exhaust box incomplete
Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust system deteriated
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front bushes beggining to deteriorate!
customer is advised to have the underside treated for corrosion if they wish to prolong the life of the vehicle!
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight corrosion to brake pipes front and rear
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s sills
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear body slightly damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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C159 KGS is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 59,474 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 C159 KGS, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C159 KGS is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 July 1986.
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