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ExpiredMileage
178,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front both front wheel arches corroded
Front both sides - outer cv gaiters worn
Front cross member heavily corroded
Front exhaust leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple deep cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear handbrake cables corroded
both outer sills corroded
coolant leak
power steering noisy
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central brake pipe union corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front gators deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front both front wheel arches corroded
Front cross member heavily corroded
Front exhaust leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits in sidewall, close to fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear handbrake cables corroded
outer sills corroded both sides
power steering noisy
Center exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating.
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Center exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating.
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill - foot step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill - foot step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front cross member is excessively corroded and holed
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front wiper is starting to smear - wiper arm tension appears weak
Offside Front slight gearbox fluid leak - driveshaft seal area
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides - slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
center exhaust rubber perished - the other is missing - system supported adequately at time of test
general under-body corrosion
slight engine oil leak
spare wheel is insecure
Coolant leak multiple minor leaks
Front cross member is excessively corroded and holed
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - slight (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
brake fluid is very dark in colour
general under-body corrosion
reverse lights in-operative
Brake fluid appears dirty/discoloured
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system is corroded
Front cross member heavily corroded and holed
General corrosion underside vehicle in places
Nearside front horn disconnected
Nearside front wiper smears
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front shock absorber lower bolt loose
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box rubber mount missing
Reverse lamp/s inoperative
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front cross member behind bumper corroded
Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle insecure (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to inner and outer sills
Corrosion to inner wheelarches
Corrosion to rear inner wheelarches
Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front panel behind bumper corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Corrosion to inner wheelarch
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front door check strap broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing in outer side wall
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front wiper blades poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
unable to see front brake pads?
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front exhaust heat shield loose
front grill loose
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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J552 NKK is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 153,096 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 J552 NKK, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J552 NKK is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1992.
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