MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
267,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front chassis corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front chassis corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill /cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill /wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and cover (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill .rear arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and sliding door step /outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINTS
DIESEL SPILL PIPES DAMP
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
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R199 KPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 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 R199 KPN, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R199 KPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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