MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to both track rod castle nuts
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear chassis corroded
Rear exhaust box tail pipe corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches/chassis out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear chassis corroded
Rear exhaust tail pipe very corroded
C.o high below 4.5 at time of test
Under body corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
under vehicle wax oiled
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under vehicle wax oiled
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
cracking to nearside front tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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C23 DWB is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 C23 DWB, 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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What year was C23 DWB registered?
C23 DWB is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C23 DWB safe to buy?
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