MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLEs year 1989

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Pass percent:61.19%

(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:4,051 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	255
Brake pipe excessively corroded	236
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	223
Headlamp aim out of alignment	222
Registration plate lamp issues	141
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	127
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	46
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	42
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	41
Registration plate issues	37
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	35
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	32
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Windscreen washer not working	28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Rear brake binding	23
Rear brake application uneven	23
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	20
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	16
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	9
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	8
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	7
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	5
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Rear Brake cable insecure	5
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	255
Brake pipe excessively corroded	236
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	223
Headlamp aim out of alignment	222
Registration plate lamp issues	141
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	127
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	46
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	42
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	41
Registration plate issues	37
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	35
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	32
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Windscreen washer not working	28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Rear brake binding	23
Rear brake application uneven	23
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	20
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	16
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	9
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	8
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	7
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	5
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Rear Brake cable insecure	5
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLEs year 1989

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