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159,052 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front seat slightly movement
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside inner and outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area
Offside Front fog lamp insecure
Offside inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front seat slightly movement
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside inner and outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area
Offside Front fog lamp insecure
Offside inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
nearside inner and offside outer sills corroded outside prescribed area
spare tyre cracking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside inner sill area holed and corroded outside prescribed area
Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
spare tyre heavily cracking
Nearside Front inner arch area holed/corroded outside prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner arch area holed /corroded outside prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside inner and outer sills corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside inner and outer sills corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Rear Hoses. Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes Front - Rear, and Offside Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion @ Nearside and Offside Inner and Outer Sills
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Panel Mounted Behind Rear Bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside Front (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Rear Hoses. Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes Front - Rear, and Offside Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion @ Nearside and Offside Inner and Outer Sills
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Light Unit Lens Damaged
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Panel Mounted Behind Rear Bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight movement in o/s inner rack end
both front tyres bald on outer edges advise early replacement
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
centre exhaust clamp corroded away
front tyres wearing on outer edges & inner sidewalls perished advise replacement
Center exhaust section and clamp corroded
Front and rear brake back plates corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper frame excessively corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front washer jet blocked
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear door lock fault
Both front ABS rings corroded
Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Both front lower and upper suspension ball joints have slight movement
Both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear handbrake cable corroded
Slight movement in nearside front seat
Various underbody/chassis corrosion
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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R519 SLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 R519 SLY, 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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R519 SLY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 29 September 1997.
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