MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,392 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear seats removed at time of test
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
offside front washer jet weak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
both front and rear inner sills corrision
childs seats fitted nearsied rear and offside rear
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)
both front and rear inner sills corrision
childs seats fitted nearsied rear and offside rear
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
both inner sills corrision
offside handbrake cable worn
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear foot brake low (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated servo not working (3.3.E.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust mounting insecure
horn weak
n/s front body member corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust mounting insecure
horn weak
n/s front body member corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
n/s rear light lens damaged
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate deteriated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate deteriated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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R468 TKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R468 TKW, 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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R468 TKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 August 1997.
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