MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,039 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front BUMPER iron corroded & hold
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under tray views
Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front BUMPER iron corroded & hold
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
parking brake levors return spring broken
under tray views
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres worn outer edges
Both rear tyres very worn on inner edges
Diesel leak off pipes deteriorated
Slight play in nearside front tie rod
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s/f inner track rod end slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heatshield insecure
o/s/f inner track rod end slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in n\s\steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
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R211 FWX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 R211 FWX, 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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R211 FWX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 January 1998.
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