MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,321 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Inner Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
both sills corroded
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Inner Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
both sills corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play steering rack both sides
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play steering rack both sides
Front Ball joint has slight play both steering arms (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear corroded
rear pads and disccs in poor condition
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear corroded
rear pads and disccs in poor condition
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf tyre worn on outer edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs lipped and corroded
nsf tyre worn on outer edge
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both headlamp protectors slightly damaged & not in a clean condition, beam pattern still visible
centre & rear exhaust silencers starting to corrode
front brake discs lipped
front number plate very slightly damaged
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
both headlamp protectors slightly damaged & not in a clean condition, beam pattern still visible
centre & rear exhaust silencers starting to corrode
front brake discs lipped
front number plate very slightly damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both front track rods ends have slight play
front number plate slightly damaged
front pads 70% worn
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R103 NDP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R103 NDP, 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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R103 NDP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 September 1997.
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