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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All four brake discs rusty due to van being non operational
Emissions passed although engine still bit Smokey.
O/s rear handbrake effort still poor. Pulls just on min amount to reach pass limit
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Small pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Weld split in front subframe corner (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking nut not fully over threads due to added washers (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Small pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
All four brake discs rusty due to van being non operational
Both rear handbrake cables rubbing on inner wheel
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Both front tyres worn to edges
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oversized wheels fitted which catch occasionally to under wheels Arches
Rear number plate lights dull
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
2 front to rear brake pipes corroded
2 rear brake pipes
Engine a bit smokey
N/s rear brake binding slightly
N/s rear brake disc warped
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s o/s front inner steering rack knuckles worn/play
n/s rear handbrake cable fouling shock absorber
rear brake pipes corroded
sticky handbrake lever to o/s rear brake caliper
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively al wipers (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s o/s front inner steering rack knuckles worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on dash
Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on dash
o/s front headlight loose at bottom
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
The centre exhaust silencer corroded.
The engine management light on dash.
The nearside front lower ball joint dust boot slightly insecure.
The nearside front outer c/v joint showing signs of wear.
The offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
The centre exhaust silencer corroded.
The engine management light on dash.
The nearside front lower ball joint dust boot slightly insecure.
The nearside front outer c/v joint showing signs of wear.
The offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge.
n/s o/s steering rack ends have play
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
DRIVERS DOOR STRAP IS DAMAGED
FRONT EXHAUST IS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE STEERING RACK ENDS
STEERING RACK MOUNTS ARE WORN
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Some movement in near side front lower suspension arm bushes.
The brake pipes to near side rear and off side rear flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion.
The exhaust system heavily corroded in places but still secure.
The front brake pads showing some wear.
The off side front tyre starting to wear low.
The off side rear tyre worn very low on the tyre edges.
The rear engine mounting showing signs of wear/corrosion.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
The brake pipes to near side rear and off side rear flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion.
The exhaust system heavily corroded in places but still secure.
The front brake pads showing some wear.
The off side front tyre starting to wear low.
The off side rear tyre worn very low on the tyre edges.
The rear engine mounting showing signs of wear/corrosion.
The rear pads appear to be wearing lowish.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN
SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE STEERING RACK END AND AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN
SLIGHT PLAY OFF SIDE STEERING RACK END AND AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs pitted
power steering components wet with oil .... unable to see any leaking
smoke on purge test and smoke test but not exessive
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs pitted
power steering components wet with oil .... unable to see any leaking
smoke on purge test and smoke test but not exessive
Excess movement (lift) in rear engine/gear box mounting.
Slight movement in nearside front lower wishbone arm bushes.
Slight movement in nearside front track rod joint.
The centre exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded.
The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Excess movement (lift) in rear engine/gear box mounting.
Slight movement in nearside front lower wishbone arm bushes.
Slight movement in nearside front track rod joint.
The centre exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded.
The offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.
front number plate slightly deteriorated
rear brake discs pitted
rear brake pads look low
rear brakes slightly binding
The centre silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.
There is some wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the off side and near side.
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
The centre silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.
The near side rear view mirror glass is damaged and in very poor condition.
There is some wear movement showing in the steering mechanism at the off side and near side.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres inner and outer walls cracked and perished no ply or cord showing
brake anti slip pad worn
engine has very slight knock
front and rear number plates slightly delaminated at top
offside and nearside front steering rack arms have very little play
rear of vehicle boarded out unable to asses fully
service light on
slight play at steering wheel
under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
both rear tyres inner and outer walls cracked and perished no ply or cord showing
brake anti slip pad worn
engine has very slight knock
front and rear number plates slightly delaminated at top
offside and nearside front steering rack arms have very little play
rear of vehicle boarded out unable to asses fully
service light on
slight play at steering wheel
under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack
The near side front tyre is worn to the legal limit in places.
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
hand brake cable starting to corrode
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
hand brake cable starting to corrode
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit also has slight cuts in inner tyre wall
nail in n/s/r tyre
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E7 FJK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 69 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,153 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 E7 FJK, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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E7 FJK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 January 2008.
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