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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear exhaust fouling driveshaft
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine breather hose split
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front spot lamp inop
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine breather hose split
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner sill holed
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front spot lamp out
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Rear cv boot split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
engine breather hose split
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner sill holed
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front spot lamp out
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm & 2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Rear cv boot split
engine breather hose split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front spot lamp out
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
Offside Rear c.v boot split
oil warning light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front spot lamp out
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
Offside Rear c.v boot split
oil warning light on
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
Holes & corrosion to o,s,f inner sill currently outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle suspension lowered
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre - rear section (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
Holes & corrosion to o,s,f inner sill currently outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle suspension lowered
Corrosion to O/S/F door shut (not within prescribed area)
O/S/R inner C.V boot split
Vehicle suspension lowered
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Corrosion to O/S/F door shut (not within prescribed area)
Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (7.1.2)
O/S/R inner C.V boot split
Vehicle suspension lowered
Both front tyres low on inner edge not within center three quarters
Exhaust center box deterioated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust rear mounts perished
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front disc gaurds corroded
N/S/R inner and outer cv boots deterioated
O/S/R inner cv boot split
O/S/R outer cv boot deterioated
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear abs rings corroded
corrosion to n/s/f inner wing not structual
Both front tyres low on inner edge not within center three quarters
Exhaust center box deterioated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust rear mounts perished
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front disc gaurds corroded
N/S/R inner and outer cv boots deterioated
O/S/R inner cv boot split
O/S/R outer cv boot deterioated
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear abs rings corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to n/s/f inner wing not structual
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear inner cv boot deteriorated
Nearside rear outer cv boot deteriorated
Off side rear driveshaft ( drive disabled ) inner cv boot split.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside rear outer cv boot deteriorated
rear floor repaired from inside vehicle. Unable to assess quality of repair
rear wheel drive dissabled
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Hairline crack to nearside front brake disc
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear inner cv boot deteriorated
Nearside rear outer cv boot deteriorated
Off side rear driveshaft ( drive disabled ) inner cv boot split.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside rear outer cv boot deteriorated
rear floor repaired from inside vehicle. Unable to assess quality of repair
rear wheel drive dissabled
both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge
minor leak of exhaust gasses at joins
nearside rear tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread, bald on inner edge
offside rear inner cv boot split
offside rear tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread less on inner edge
some damage to metal power steering pipe on rack
some deterioration to centre exhaust
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge
minor leak of exhaust gasses at joins
nearside rear tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread, bald on inner edge
offside rear inner cv boot split
offside rear tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread less on inner edge
some damage to metal power steering pipe on rack
some deterioration to centre exhaust
cuts to rear floor pan
steering rack damp
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise cuts to rear floor pan within seat belt prescribed area unable to inspect repair fully as carpet is covering patches
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Reccomend wheel alignment check
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
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S451 GDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 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 S451 GDV, 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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S451 GDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 8 January 1999.
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