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402,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak but not excessive
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear exhuast system in poor condition +slight leak of gases
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak but not excessive
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear exhuast system in poor condition +slight leak of gases
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front Flexible brake hose deteriorating.
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear seats not fitted at time of test.
Thirteen pin tow bar electrics not connected to vehicle fitted at time of test.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both sills and all wheel arches heavily corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both sills and all wheel arches heavily corroded
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
outer sills/arches rusting heavily.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
both front wheel arches rusting heavily.both outer sills rusting heavily.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
both front wheel arches rusting heavily.both outer sills rusting heavily.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
all brake discs rusted/worn
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
all brake discs rusted/worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J44 MKH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 141,911 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 J44 MKH, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J44 MKH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 January 1997.
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