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81,436 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (front jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (front jacking point ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear inner of wing slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
advise near side rear wheel arch rusty condition
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leaks on engine
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leaks on engine
corrosion to o/side front jacking piont
nearside front step corroded on underside of vehicle
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to o/side front jacking piont
nearside front step corroded on underside of vehicle
n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs corroded
n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded
o/s/f brake bind
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
oil leaks
play in rear wheel bearings
play n/s track rod inner ball joint
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs corroded
n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded
o/s/f brake bind
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
oil leaks
play in rear wheel bearings
play n/s track rod inner ball joint
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
fuel pipes perishing
nearside door mirror cracked
slight wear/play in nearside steering rack
Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
fuel pipes perishing
nearside door mirror cracked
slight wear/play in nearside steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear brakes very noisey.
Vehicle body and chassis is corroded.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brakes very noisey.
Vehicle body and chassis is corroded.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
n/s/f + o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished
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D312 EEF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 D312 EEF, 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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D312 EEF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 February 1987.
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