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ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Front step panel corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Offside Front step panel corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres perished & worn on inner edges & 2 mm
both rear tyres perished & 3 mm
front brake discs corroded
oil leak
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front step panel corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Offside Front step panel corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres perished & worn on inner edges & 2 mm
both rear tyres perished & 3 mm
front brake discs corroded
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front brake pipe corroding
offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing on edges
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front discs corroded on face
n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Poor beam image from nearside head light
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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D849 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Bronze with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 D849 RKU, 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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D849 RKU is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1987.
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