MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
361,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
front wiper ends worn
slight oil leak around engine
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
dampness around o/s rear brake hose, no leak found.
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R215 BDA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R215 BDA, 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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R215 BDA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R215 BDA safe to buy?
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