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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension arm mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension arm mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working does not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both sides casings missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Also lower bush/ bearing (2.2.2 (b))
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis/ cross member both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both sides casings missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Also lower bush/ bearing (2.2.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both calliper brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both calliper brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f abd both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f abd both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
no ns seat fitted or seat belt
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip at top centre behind interior mirror (8.3.1d)
n/s/r parking brake cable outer layer deteriorated
o/s and n/s sill backing panels corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas for rejection.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip at top centre behind interior mirror (8.3.1d)
n/s/r parking brake cable outer layer deteriorated
o/s and n/s sill backing panels corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas for rejection.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Engine air intake heater pipes loose on exhaust.
Offside inner sill corroded, but non structural.
Slight exhaust blow at several joints, and exhaust heavily corroded.
Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Engine air intake heater pipes loose on exhaust.
Offside inner sill corroded, but non structural.
Slight exhaust blow at several joints, and exhaust heavily corroded.
Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.
exhaust deteriorated
rear no plate cracked
slight blow on exhaust
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust deteriorated
rear no plate cracked
slight blow on exhaust
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel tank corroded
light corrosion underside in various areas
n/s and o/s outer sills corroded
n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel tank corroded
light corrosion underside in various areas
n/s and o/s outer sills corroded
n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT RUST OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inside edges
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E626 AYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 E626 AYJ, 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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E626 AYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 August 1987.
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