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A151 OBU

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,023 mi
Last recorded20,023 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA151 OBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 20,023 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 20,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 19,726 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under sealed underneath

Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,021 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 16,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 8,657 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 8,654 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 7,513 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2012 7,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,551 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2010 3,788 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly when rotated

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 2,636 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes recording slight imbalance when tested

Rear wheels binding slightly when rotated

Pass 31 Mar 2007 2,628 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 2,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 1,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Handbrake approaching the end of its travel

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

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

Nearside front upper balljoint boot has a split in it, but joint has no play in it

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front flexible brake hose ferules slightly corroded

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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A151 OBU is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A151 OBU, 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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A151 OBU is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 July 1984.

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