MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroding
o/s/f bumper damaged
oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroding
o/s/f bumper damaged
oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both n/s tyres very close to limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing worn on edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
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E175 GBL is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 110,468 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 E175 GBL, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E175 GBL is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 February 1988.
Is E175 GBL safe to buy?
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