MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen, Damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen, Damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen, Damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front 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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front 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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Cross Member Corroded
Nearside Front Inner Arch Corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Arch Corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Cross Member Corroded
Nearside Front Inner Arch Corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Arch Corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both, D-bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL PANEL SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both, D-bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm
Nearside Rear FLOOR SECTION BY WHEEL ARCH AREA
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
cover losse in the egine bay
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
emission not tested
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system has been modified to run down the drivers side sill
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R834 UWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 R834 UWE, 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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R834 UWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 November 1997.
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