MOT Status
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272,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe over suspension arm corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse lamps not working.
Reverse lamps not working. Not required for test on this year of vehicle.
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
reverse lights inop
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark advise brake fluid change (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
reverse lights inop
Reversing lamps not working.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Reversing lamps not working.
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower B pillar. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
N/S/Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coolant level low
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coolant level low
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres treads wearing on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some play in steering rack
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
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S157 XHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 152,111 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 S157 XHL, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S157 XHL registered?
S157 XHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 January 1999.
Is S157 XHL safe to buy?
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