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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner wheel arches corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Frontmost (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside structure and components covered in underseal
Various welding repairs covered in underseal
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner wheel arches corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Frontmost (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside structure and components covered in underseal
Various welding repairs covered in underseal
Both outer sills corroded
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated suspension components. Covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Rear Wheel arches corroded
Underside structure and components covered in underseal
Various welding repairs covered in underseal
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Both outer sills corroded
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated suspension components. Covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Rear Wheel arches corroded
Underside structure and components covered in underseal
Various welding repairs covered in underseal
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Central row ()
Offside Front Jacking point corroded
Offside 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))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both frontmost hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Structure and components corroded throughout
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill / Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Central row ()
Offside Front Jacking point corroded
Offside 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))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both frontmost hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Structure and components corroded throughout
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and outer sill joining heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Outer sills corroded.
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Middle row ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front most. Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Structure corroded throughout.
Suspension components corroded throughout.
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively All. Including surrounding area. (6.1.6 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe. Near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components and surrounding area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and outer sill joining heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Outer sills corroded.
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Middle row ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front most. Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Structure corroded throughout.
Suspension components corroded throughout.
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively All. Including surrounding area. (6.1.6 (a))
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle corroded throughout
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle corroded throughout
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure
nearside and offside rear outer chassis corroded
unable to assess the quality of welding repairs or if the correct gauge of steel was used
Front and rear welded plates that cant be fully assessed due to coverings
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch and sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper support bracket (6.1.B.2)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch and sill area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper support bracket (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
n/s wheel arch/sill corroded
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
o/s/r seat belt in poor condision no seat fitted
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
front tyres outer edges low
n/s/f wheel arch/lower body corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front wheel arches/front of sills rusty
o/s/r brake disc in poor condision
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front wheel arches/front of sills rusty
o/s/r brake disc in poor condision
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 Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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R70 DBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R70 DBW, 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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R70 DBW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 November 1997.
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