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ABB 348M

2011 Volkswagen Caravanette

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 348M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,947 miles

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 84,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,751 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 84,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% inballance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking on chassis leg (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 83,711 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 83,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,246 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 82,200 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,150 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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ABB 348M is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravanette in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABB 348M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ABB 348M is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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