MOT Status
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91,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle does not sit level no signs of failed suspension components
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle does not sit level no signs of failed suspension components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front outer cv boot cracking
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front outer cv boot cracking
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Both front tyres cracked and perished.
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion rear of inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
nearside balljoint dust cover split
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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R456 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 R456 PBW, 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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What year was R456 PBW registered?
R456 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 November 1997.
Is R456 PBW safe to buy?
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