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A145 RUR

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

9,987 mi
Last recorded9,987 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA145 RUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 9,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also offside heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bodywork corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 9,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also offside heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bodywork corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 9,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 9,659 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and quarter (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 8,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside outer sill/bodywork corroded and holed but outside perscribed area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 8,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside outer sill/bodywork corroded and holed but outside perscribed area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 8,278 miles

osf wiper blade+brake pipes covered in grease + osf wheel bearing slight play + rear brake hose ferrules corroded + os outer sill exhaust heat shield nsf mirror front brake application uneven

Pass 18 Apr 2019 8,021 miles

osf wiper blade+brake pipes covered in grease + osf wheel bearing slight play + rear brake hose ferrules corroded + os outer sill exhaust heat shield nsf mirror front brake application uneven

Fail 1 Apr 2019 8,021 miles

Fuel hose leaking near filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area. Exhaust heat shield insecure. Nearside mirror deteriorated. Front brake application uneven.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 6,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake and rear parking brake application uneven, Offside outer sill and rear crossmember corroded but outside perscribed area

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF and NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded, One manifold bolt missing and tail pipe has small hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 51,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF and NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded, One manifold bolt missing and tail pipe has small hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSR tyre perished

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 98,945 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSR tyre perished

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,986 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 89,956 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking within tread

Pass 4 Feb 2013 862,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,414 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,393 miles

left hand rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,274 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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A145 RUR is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A145 RUR, 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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A145 RUR is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 May 1984.

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