MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear registration plate cracked
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front brake discs corroded
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to sills
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (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 Front Inner sill weakend by corrosion
Offside sill weakend by corrosion
nearside & offside front doorsteps weakend by corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front step weakend by corrosion
Offside Front & mid sill weakend by corrosion
Offside Front Inner sill weakend by corrosion
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front step weakend by corrosion
Offside Front & mid sill weakend by corrosion
Offside Front Inner sill weakend by corrosion
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer sil panel has corrosion but is not within a prescribed area
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sil panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer sil panel has corrosion but is not within a prescribed area
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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D316 EEF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D316 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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D316 EEF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 February 1987.
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