MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s door corroded
o/s mirror glass could be better
power steering fluid shows signs of leaking
wipers could be better
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s door corroded
o/s mirror glass could be better
power steering fluid shows signs of leaking
wipers could be better
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front doors awkward to open
o/s mirror glass could be better
o/s side door corroded
slight petrol smell from tank area
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front doors awkward to open
o/s mirror glass could be better
o/s side door corroded
slight petrol smell from tank area
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack has slight play
both seals corroded
offside sliding door corroded
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack has slight play
both seals corroded
offside sliding door corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner and outer edges
o/s/f brake pads wearing low
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
slight blow from centre exhaust box
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner and outer edges
o/s/f brake pads wearing low
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
slight blow from centre exhaust box
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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R457 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,792cc 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 R457 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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R457 PBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 November 1997.
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