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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s shock outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s shock outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside inner and outer sill within 30cm of rear suspension arm bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear floor within 30cm of rear suspension arm bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside front seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
offside body sill corroded and weak
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
offside body sill corroded and weak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosionon o/s sill
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hazards operate if left on for a time
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hazards operate if left on for a time
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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D748 OOF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 D748 OOF, 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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D748 OOF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 February 1987.
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