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Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel hose chafing fuel pipe chafing on throttle control on pump / governor. (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring base to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
some under body repairs questionable ./front steps /rear floor close to tow bar mounts .
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of arch close to shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel hose chafing fuel pipe chafing on throttle control on pump / governor. (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring base to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
some under body repairs questionable ./front steps /rear floor close to tow bar mounts .
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underbody covered with underseal
Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke from vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underbody covered with underseal
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hole corroded in step
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front hole corroded in step
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hole corroded
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hole corroded in step
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front hole corroded in step
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hole corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s door step rotten
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D654 ELJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D654 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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D654 ELJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 11 September 1986.
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