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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
various signs of corrosion under side
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
various signs of corrosion under side
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted both sides (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring area corroded badley and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
various signs of corrosion to under side of vehicle
Front front to mid exhaust joint blowing slightly
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall vehicle structure corroded and coated in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank insecure x 2 securing straps rotten through likely to fail (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe item loose and worn the internals replace asap (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point rotten through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from front to load valve pipe split (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front front to mid exhaust joint blowing slightly
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) replace asap ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) replace asap ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall vehicle structure corroded and coated in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across/ inner edge wear 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across/ outer edge wear 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across/ inner edge wear 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across/ outer edge wear 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
under seal all over under van
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion front and rear chassis
corrosion inner sills
corrosion offside front inner arch
front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating
slight fluctuation rear brakes
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front cross-member corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Sill hole corrosion
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Sill hole corrosion
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside washer jet not working.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside washer jet not working.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/R seat belt stalk cover loose
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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R948 KUA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R948 KUA, 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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R948 KUA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 August 1997.
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