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39,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion front and rear
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill by rear of sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking from fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above steering rack/boot area (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipe leaking Join To Fuel Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
General Under Body & Suspension Components Corrosion.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above steering rack/boot area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
some corrosion to under body
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both outer sills holed/corroded , not structural
Front body panel holed/corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f tyre worn to edge , cracked/perished
Both outer sills holed/corroded , not structural
Front body panel holed/corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f tyre worn to edge , cracked/perished
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
clutch pipe heavily coroded
o/s/front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
slight play in o/s front wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
slight play in o/s front wheel bearing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S wiper blade splitting.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front o/s/tyre side wall cracking
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
oil leaking from n/s rocker cover
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E554 DFV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 E554 DFV, 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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E554 DFV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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