MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
general underside very rusty
inner sills rusty
outer sills rusty
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounted area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounted area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general underside of vehicle very rusty
outer sills rusty
rear inner sills rusty
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective missing ()
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/rear top of coil spring area very rusty
rear coil springs rusty
toe bar mount area rusty
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring area (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/rear top of coil spring area very rusty
rear coil springs rusty
toe bar mount area rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R351 BDA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R351 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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R351 BDA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 November 1997.
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