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A144 LLP

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

273,379 mi
Last recorded273,379 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA144 LLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 273,379 miles

Bodywork and sills corroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 272,258 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 272,258 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 272,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Outer panel has a hole with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 268,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2020 268,495 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2019 263,407 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 258,751 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 258,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 255,028 miles

Oil leak Around turbo ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 255,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Footstep marked (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak Around turbo ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 255,028 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 255,028 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 248,309 miles

Rear diff rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 248,309 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear diff rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 243,728 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 243,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 238,200 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 238,199 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 229,146 miles

Advise corrosion to nearside front step.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 229,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Advise corrosion to nearside front step.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 222,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 222,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 220,945 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 219,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 217,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 217,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

near side drive shaft gaitor split

off side rear drive shaft bolts loose

Pass 3 Aug 2006 214,398 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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A144 LLP is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Brown with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 53,991 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 A144 LLP, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A144 LLP is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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