MOT Status
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246,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion through out vehicle
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
nearside and offside sills corroded inner/outer
rear cross member excessively corroded
rear seats removed no seat belt checks
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
nearside and offside sills corroded inner/outer
rear cross member excessively corroded
rear seats removed no seat belt checks
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
all rear seats and belts removed
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all rear seats removed no seat belts checked
tow bar removed
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower inner sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower inner sill corroded
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all rear seats removed no seat belt checks
tow bar removed
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower corrosion inner sill
Nearside Front flexible brake hoses deteriorated and offside
Rear tow bar removed
all rear seats removed no seat belt checks
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower corrosion inner sill
Nearside Front flexible brake hoses deteriorated and offside
all rear seats removed no seat belt checks
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
damage to nearside front sill
damage to offside sill through out
nearside front sill corroded
offside front bumper bracket adrift
throttle pedel rubber missing
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
damage to nearside front sill
damage to offside sill through out
nearside front sill corroded
offside front bumper bracket adrift
throttle pedel rubber missing
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
cut in n/s/r tyre
front tyres wearing low on inner edges
n/s/r fog lamp lense damaged
o/s/f inner door handle broken but able to open door
slight play n/s/f steering rack end
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R545 TKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 R545 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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R545 TKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 September 1997.
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