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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short section (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded part off front to back (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded part off front to back (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behined rear bumper and inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front wheel arch corroded and holed
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside front sill extremely corroded and holed
Offside front wheel arch corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front wheel arch corroded and holed
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside front sill extremely corroded and holed
Offside front wheel arch corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
brake flexi hose ends corroded
front brake pipes corroded
inner sills corroded
inner steering joints slight play
left rear inner sill holed
oil leak
rear brake pipes coprroded
right centre inner sill holed
right upper ball joint slight lift
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
brake flexi hose ends corroded
front brake pipes corroded
inner sills corroded
inner steering joints slight play
left rear inner sill holed
oil leak
rear brake pipes coprroded
right centre inner sill holed
right upper ball joint slight lift
brake pipes corroded
chassis/suspension corroded
inner steering joints slight play
inner/outer sills corroded
oil leak
right upper ball joint slight lift
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake pipes corroded
chassis/suspension corroded
inner steering joints slight play
inner/outer sills corroded
oil leak
right upper ball joint slight lift
front brake pipes corroded
front shock bushes cracked
items removed from mirror
left inner cv boot split
left upper ball joint worn to limit
left/right inner steering joints play
oil leaks
rear brake pipes corroded
right rear road spring corroded
right upper ball joint worn
sills/inner sills corroded
tow bar/mounts corroded
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake pipes corroded
front shock bushes cracked
items removed from mirror
left inner cv boot split
left upper ball joint worn to limit
left/right inner steering joints play
oil leaks
rear brake pipes corroded
right rear road spring corroded
right upper ball joint worn
sills/inner sills corroded
tow bar/mounts corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
antiroll bar bushes worn
front brake pipes corroded
left/right front upper ball joints worn close to limit
sills corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
antiroll bar bushes worn
front brake pipes corroded
left/right front upper ball joints worn close to limit
sills corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipe corrosion
exhaust corroded
front tyres worn on edge
inner sills/floor/chassis corrosion
wipers worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipe corrosion
exhaust corroded
front tyres worn on edge
inner sills/floor/chassis corrosion
wipers worn
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted in offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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R301 TKR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 R301 TKR, 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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R301 TKR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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