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194,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central part of inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Part of steel bumper corroded through but not likely to fall off
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central part of inner sill corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Part of steel bumper corroded through but not likely to fall off
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear inner steel part of bumper corroded near and off side
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed but not a main load bearing area or within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear inner steel part of bumper corroded near and off side
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area & not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded through in 2 places but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area & not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill corroded but not holed & not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near & offside wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering column bearing has slight movement/play but not excessive
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area & not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded through in 2 places but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area & not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill corroded but not holed & not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near & offside wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering column bearing has slight movement/play but not excessive
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through in 2 places but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight movement (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through in 2 places but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight movement (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pads approx/ 60 70% worn
slight wear to steeing tie rod to rack both side
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake pads approx/ 60 70% worn
slight wear to steeing tie rod to rack both side
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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R45 HGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green 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 R45 HGH, 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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R45 HGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 August 1997.
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