MOT Status
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177,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Hazard warning switch faulty n/s not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
hazard warning light only working on offside
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
hazard warning light only working on offside
oil leak
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some components on underisde of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification step (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification step (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some components on underisde of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at fuel cap (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Corrosion of offside & nearside front step panels,offside sill panel & offside rear wheel arch edge.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Tailgate seal rubber incomplete & exhaust fumes liable to enter vehicle.
offside rear lamp lens cracked on end of indicator section.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Corrosion of offside & nearside front step panels,offside sill panel & offside rear wheel arch edge.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Tailgate seal rubber incomplete & exhaust fumes liable to enter vehicle.
Various oil leaks from engine.
offside rear lamp lens cracked on end of indicator section.
Offide rear lamp lens damaged on end of indicator section.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offide rear lamp lens damaged on end of indicator section.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge.
Corrosion of offside sill panel & front offside step panel.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear bumper has been removed & brackets left exposed & projecting.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Has cam belt been replaced?
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside & nearside front floor step sections corroding.
clutch starting to slip.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Has cam belt been replaced?
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside & nearside front floor step sections corroding.
clutch starting to slip.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
horn very poor
may be leaking diesel around injectors
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D981 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 D981 UGP, 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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D981 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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