MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,256 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)
Corrosion to exhaust system,plus small blow
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends
No tread on inner edge of o.s.f tyre worn close to its cord
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When on side lamps only both head lamps are flushing (1.7.5c)
Corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends
No tread on inner edge of o.s.f tyre worn close to its cord
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends
no tread on inner edge of o/s/f tyre
rear seats missing at time of test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends
n/s/f fog lamp notworking
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advanced corrosion to both front brake hoses ferrule ends
n/s/f fog lamp notworking
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to parts of floor,chassis and body sills
o/s outer sill corroded
unable to fully check welding repair due to painted with underseal
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to parts of floor,chassis and body sills
o/s outer sill corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear bumper n/s end cap missing
steering wheel outer cover becoming insecure
corrosion to both front brake hose ferrule ends
cracks in outer wall ofn/s/r tyre
rear bumper n/s end cap missing
steering wheel outer cover becoming insecure
water damage to rear number plate
play in both front seat rails
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
play in both front seat rails
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
movement in both front seat bases,only just passed test
unable to fully see front brake pads!
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D160 XYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,479 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 D160 XYJ, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D160 XYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 May 1987.
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