MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear outer door handle broken
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear road wheel nuts have a reduced contact area with wheel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front slight brake bind
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
if the BED is used as a seat when traveling, the seat back must lock in the up right position , and seat belts to be fitted and anchored correctly
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts hand brake cable (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear brake backing plates very rusty
side to side movement in steering rack mounting rubbers
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear brake backing plates very rusty
corners of the fuel tank very rusty
emissions too weak co0.07% hc high 1050ppm
engine noisy and rough running on idle? + cuts out some times on idle?
movement in steering rack mounting rubbers when steering rocked side to side
osr number plate lens cover missing
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake backing plates very rusty
corners of the fuel tank very rusty
emissions too weak co0.07% hc high 1050ppm
engine noisy and rough running on idle? + cuts out some times on idle?
movement in steering rack mounting rubbers when steering rocked side to side
osr number plate lens cover missing
rear flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s body of vehicle starting to corrode
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D302 GLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 D302 GLJ, 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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D302 GLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 January 1987.
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