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ExpiredMileage
183,649 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded runs along side of the fuel tank pipe marked (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in front of wheel under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in front of wheel under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres wall damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres wall damaged
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear indicators discoloured
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
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N162 PHM is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 N162 PHM, 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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N162 PHM is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 February 1996.
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