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187,247 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever on offside rear caliper (1.1.15 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
All brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger under front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger under front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger under front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger under front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner core exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork mounting bolt loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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R214 TKU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 R214 TKU, 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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R214 TKU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 November 1997.
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