MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to nearside body
General underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside rear jacking point damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear nail in the tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear nail in the tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front o/s and n/s door steps corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s and n/s front door steps corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s and n/s front door steps corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both tyres wearing on outer sidewalls- wheel arch has been rubbing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside of wheel well (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Wiper blade starting to split
Offside Rear Corrosion to rear of wheel arch, not within prescribed area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside of wheel well/inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside of wheel well (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Wiper blade starting to split
Offside Rear Corrosion to rear of wheel arch, not within prescribed area
Moderate binding to offside rear brake
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Moderate binding to offside rear brake
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
headlamp deflectors fitted
visable light blue smoke
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside front tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
creak from off side front suspension area
head lights taped up
All Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Mount Bushes Perishing
All Suspension Coil Springs Rusting
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Chips in Windscreen
EXhaust System Rusting
Engine oil Leaks
Exhaust System Rusting
Offside Steering Rack GAitor Perishing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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KJD 258W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 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 KJD 258W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KJD 258W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 March 1981.
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