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A147 RUR

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Lpg 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,453 mi
Last recorded93,453 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA147 RUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,453 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,440 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

Nearside rear chassis/crossmember corroded.

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

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

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern weak.

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear chassis/crossmember slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside beam pattern weak.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter split.

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern weak.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter split.

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern weak.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split.

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

Offside headlamp weak beam pattern.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 84,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split.

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

Offside headlamp weak beam pattern.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside wiper blade blade worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,641 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,159 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,063 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 56,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,002 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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A147 RUR is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A147 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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A147 RUR is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 May 1984.

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