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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced covered over with tape (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Outer corrosion
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tail gate slam plate area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tail gate slam plate area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread and scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all shocks and springs corroded
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel well corroded and holed ( marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step corroded and holed (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel well corroded and holed ( marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed in multiple places ( marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail flexi ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail flexi ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread and scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all shocks and springs corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corroded (9.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury badly corroded (6.2.8 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill by loading bearing point (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury tailgate catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tail gate lock on body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tail gate lock on body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front door mirror cracked
Offside Rear driveshaft,inner and outer gaiters deteoriated
both front tyres unevenly worn on edges
o/s door sill rusty and door step rusty and holed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
O/S/F door step excessively corroded
O/S/R inner cv gator deteriorated
O/S/R outer cv gator deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear brakes slightly noisey
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion around tailgate catch
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake back plate slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion around rear tail gate catch aerea
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake back plate deteriorating
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tailgate catch area corroded
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake back plate corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion around tailgate catch
Advise O/S/F brake back plate deteriorating
Advise corrosion around tailgate catch
Advise exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advise corrosion by tailgate catch
Advise exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advise condensation in O/S headlamp
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
n/s/f wiper rubber deteriorated
o/s/f brake slightly binding
o/s/r brake slightly binding
o/s/r inner and outer c.v. boot split
o/s/r s/belt frayed
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
creaking from ns front suspension but no play found in bushes
rear numberplate deteriorating
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
creaking from ns front suspension but no play found in bushes
rear numberplate deteriorating
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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D483 HVG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D483 HVG, 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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D483 HVG is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 January 1987.
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