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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front suspension top mounts noisy
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front suspension top mounts noisy
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear silencer outer shield corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear silencer outer shield corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust box casing deteriorated (peeling)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and close to limit 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear suspension components have surface corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Exhaust box casing deteriorated (peeling)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and close to limit 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear suspension components have surface corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
oil level warning lamp illuminated, level ok
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
oil level warning lamp illuminated, level ok
oil level warning on dash and oil on min
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
oil level warning on dash and oil on min
turbo intercooler has a large leak
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has little damping action both sides (2.7.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system deteriorated
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system deteriorated
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
o/s/r tyre worn on edges
surface corrosion front suspension
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
o/s/r tyre worn on edges
surface corrosion front suspension
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s tyres wearing on inside edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cracking o/s/f tyre
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
rear bumper damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
surface corrosion brake disc's
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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CW54 LBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 121,340 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 CW54 LBF, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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CW54 LBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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