MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,871 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Offside Front Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front WASHER BOTTLE SLIGHTLY LEAKING,WASHERS WORKING OK.
Nearside Front Outer SIIL CORRODED.
Offside Front Lower OUTER SILL CORRODED.
Rear BOOT LID CAN NOT BE OPEN FROM OUTSIDE BUT IS SECURED AS IT CLOSED.
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.MM ACROSS TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.MM ACROSS TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5 MM AND WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5 MM AND WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,MM (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
offside front seatbelt twisted,but in good working order
parking brake light inop
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front seatbelt twisted,but in good working order
parking brake light inop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight fluxuation front brakes
serface rust on front hubs
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P799 MVV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 P799 MVV, 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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P799 MVV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 May 1997.
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