MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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off side front brake slight bind
slight play detected at both front hubs
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm misshaped on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
off side front brake slight bind
slight play detected at both front hubs
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating & split to plies on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner wing outrigger sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch lower rearward panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch & outer chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension arm outer mounting & shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill,wheel arch & outer chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension arm outer mounting & shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner wing outrigger sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch lower rearward panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
spare wheel carrier strap corroding
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
spare wheel carrier strap corroding
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on tread inner & outer edges
Offside Rear tyre wearing on tread inner edge
Rear offside & nearside wheel arches corroding on lower forward areas. Not excessive at time of test.
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)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
operation of hazard & dip switches poor but serviceable
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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K505 SAF is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 139,911 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 K505 SAF, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K505 SAF is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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