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668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded away near fixing point (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded away near fixing point (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
temperature guage inoperative
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
temperature guage inoperative
vehicle underbody corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Coolant leak
Vehicle underbody getting corroded
antiroll bar bushes worn
coolant hose split in engine bay
exhaust corroded
hazard switch worn
inner/outer sills corroded
left/right rear tyres worn close to limit
suspension/body/chassis corroded
wheel arch corrosion
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
antiroll bar bushes worn
coolant hose split in engine bay
exhaust corroded
hazard switch worn
inner/outer sills corroded
left/right rear tyres worn close to limit
suspension/body/chassis corroded
wheel arch corrosion
brake pipe corrosion
brake reaction bushes worn and cracked
exhaust corroded
filler neck repair
front antiroll bar bushes worn
front brake splash guards missing
front suspension inner bushes worn
hazard switch worn
inner/outer sills corroded
rear tyre treads worn on inside edge
right front wheel bearing slight play
suspension corroded
brake pipe corrosion
chassis corrosion
filler neck repair
front antiroll bar bushes worn
front brake reaction bushes cracked
left/right rear tyre treads worn on inside edge
sills corroded
suspension corroded
underbody undersealed
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front antiroll bar bushes worn
brake pipe corrosion
brake warning light on
chassis corrosion
filler neck repair
front brake reaction bushes cracked
left/right rear tyre treads worn on inside edge
sills corroded
suspension corroded
underbody undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis corrosion
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front jacking points rusty
Fuel filler neck repaired
Hazard switch condition
Left door step very rusty
Left wheel arch very rusty
Sill Corrosion
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis corrosion
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front jacking points rusty
Fuel filler neck repaired
Hazard switch condition
Left door step very rusty
Left wheel arch very rusty
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sill Corrosion
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
body/chassi/suspension corroded
both front brake splash guards missing
coolant leak
front antirollbar bushes worn
front tie bar bushes cracked
rear tyre treads worn on edge
slight blow from exhaust and exhaust corroded
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
body/chassis/suspension corroded
front tyre treads worn on edge
right front brake splash guard missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
accelerator sticking
body/chassis/suspension corroded
front tyre treads worn on edge
right front brake splash guard missing
tail pipe missing
antirollbar bushes worn
body/chassis/suspension repair
front step repair
left front brake disc slight distortion
left front seat security
right front brake splash guard missing
tail pipe missing
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
antirollbar bushes worn
body/chassis/suspension repair
front step repair
left front brake disc slight distortion
left front seat security
right front brake splash guard missing
tail pipe missing
exhaust corroded and tail pipe missing
floor/body/chassis/suspension corroded
front door steps corroded
hazard switch worn
right front brake backplate missing
right headlamp damp
right rear spring damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front flexi hoses close to wheels
Front steps rusty
Handbrake cable security
Left front seat security
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Tail pipe missing
Underbody/Chassis corrosion
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front flexi hoses close to wheels
Front steps rusty
Handbrake cable security
Left front seat security
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Underbody/Chassis corrosion
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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E739 ECX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 E739 ECX, 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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E739 ECX is a 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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