MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
hazard switch deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
hazard switch deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
headlamp patterns poor
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
headlamp patterns poor
Headlamp patterns poor
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Headlamp patterns poor
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Foot and handbrake low effort
Offside Front Lower Balljoint boot leaking grease
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Foot and handbrake low effort
Offside Front Lower Balljoint boot leaking grease
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear brake balance
right centre floor corroded
right lower ball joint leaking grease
steering idler play
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake balance
right centre floor corroded
right lower ball joint leaking grease
steering idler play
number plate colour
right centre floor corroded
right lower ball joint leaking grease
steering idler play
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe at carb (7.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
steering idler play
fuel pipes in poor condition
number plate colour
right centre floor corroded
right lower ball joint leaking grease
drag link end slight play
front brake balance
hazard switch worn
main fuel pipe in engine bay in poor condition
number plate colour
rear lamp bulb holders corroded and worn
right centre floor corrosion
right lower ball joint boot leaking grease
steering idler play
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with sidelight (1.2.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
drag link end slight play
hazard switch worn
main fuel pipe in engine bay in poor condition
number plate colour
right centre floor corrosion
right lower ball joint boot leaking grease
steering idler play
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake aplication uneven
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake aplication uneven
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
offside rear fog light not working.
offside wiper blade smearing.
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
offside rear fog light not working.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
OSF TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING.
NSF AND OSF BALL JOINT RUBBERS SPLIT.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
crude horn switch repair - works ok
new master cylinder fitted - residue of brake fluid around master cylinder & servo, no leaks found + pedal maintains pressure
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F & O/S/R tyre walls cracking
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
ignition switch insecure
imbalance on rear brakes of 28% (nearside weaker)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
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PKE 474L is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 43,297 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKE 474L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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PKE 474L is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 1 April 2008.
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