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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting just after sliding door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack
Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe on from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested The engine oil light started flashing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Lower Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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N130 PUC is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 152,173 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 N130 PUC, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N130 PUC is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 April 1996.
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