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57,895 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch close to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both sides (4.8.2 (a) (i))
handbrake only just reached minimum efficiency requirements
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both reflectors (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/ sliding door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both reflectors (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
1. N/S rear outer C/V joint gaiter split
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1. N/S rear outer C/V joint gaiter split
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to offside front brake back plate
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
handbrake cables corroded
reverse lights flashing on and off
wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust support bracket snapped
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front brakes slightly binding
clutch cable rubbing through coolant hose
n/s/r driveshaft gaitor split
sensor on back of head wires snapped off
slight play in both rear hubs
o/s/f brake slightly binding
slight play in n/s/f top wishbone front bush
slight play in n/s/r hub assembly
very slight play in all 4 wheel bearings
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
washer jets poor
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Off side front tyre inner edge worn
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D974 DDD is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D974 DDD, 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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D974 DDD is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 January 1987.
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