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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General corrosion
O/s inner sil corroded and holed (outside 30 cm)
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of n/s/r inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of o/s inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General corrosion
O/s inner sil corroded and holed (outside 30 cm)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt missing catch (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
o/s n/s front bumper mountings corroded badly
o/s n/s inner sills corroded
o/s n/s rear inner arch to shockers corroded
o/s n/s sills corroded
rear crossmember corroded
tow bar mountings corroded
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
o/s n/s front bumper mountings corroded badly
o/s n/s rear inner arch to shockers corroded
rear crossmember corroded
tor bar mountings corroded
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OIL 2920 is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 141,911 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 OIL 2920, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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OIL 2920 is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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