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207,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
smell of diesel from engine/fuel pump signs of repair in area
Fuel system component leaking injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sil chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg front of wheel arch chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front of rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
areas on underside repaired and covered with sealant
Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and centre (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
areas on underside repaired and covered with sealant
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front mounting area repairs finished with sealant
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear mounting area repairs finished with sealant
Nearside Headlamp aim too high note head lights are different brighnesses (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam main headlamp switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing middle and n/s mirrors missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s heavily splitting / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Offside parking brake lower effort
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Offside parking brake lower effort
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front panel very corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front panel very corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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H547 GNA is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 131,785 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 H547 GNA, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H547 GNA is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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