MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,518 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
advise rear tyers low tread week exust pipe full disks liprd heavley undersealed
advise tyers on limet reae
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both dangrous disks rear caleper sezed pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advise tyers on limet reae
exust week
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole incatylist (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded cross member holed by mountings (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected inner rack joint bush worn (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
emissions not checked due to exhaust blow on cat
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front corrosion around inner wheel arch may need welding next year
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
cracks in front tyre sidewalls
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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R139 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R139 PBW, 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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What year was R139 PBW registered?
R139 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R139 PBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R139 PBW shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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