MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear driveshaft outer cv boots detioriated
heavy corrosion becoming apparent on suspention and chassis components
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear outriggers (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
windscreen has damage from a defective wiper but doesnt affect the drivers view.
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
windscreen has damage from a defective wiper but doesnt affect the drivers view.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
note handbrake efficiency in nsr low
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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NEC 529K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,603 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 NEC 529K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NEC 529K is a 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 June 1972.
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