MOT Status
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194,098 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way and low (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central brake peddle spongy
Coolant leak
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear reversing lights in op
under side general corrosion
Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides(Offside&Nearside) shock base upper corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe leak from two location (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (Offside&Nearside) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides(Offside&Nearside) shock base upper corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers have streaking effect (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe leak from two location (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (Offside&Nearside) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in two places (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Indicator switch inoperative RIGHT SIGNAL (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Central EXHAUST MOUNTING DEFECTIVE
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, left to right (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, left to right (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front door mirror glass damaged
Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
steering wheel cover coming adrift
binding to nearside rear brake
exhaust system deteriorated
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
binding to nearside rear brake
exhaust system deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside front chassis corroded
nearside front sill corroded
oil leak unable to fully asses due to engine cover
sighns of damp round steering rack
spare wheel missing
windscreen cracked outside drivers view
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside front chassis corroded
nearside front sill corroded
oil leak unable to fully asses due to engine cover
sighns of damp round steering rack
spare wheel missing
windscreen cracked outside drivers view
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
near side front tyre on legal limit
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
near side front tyre on legal limit
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight play in nearside steering arm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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N216 NFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 N216 NFG, 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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N216 NFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 January 1996.
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