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A157 PND

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,224 mi
Last recorded32,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA157 PND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 32,224 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 27,015 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 24,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 16,119 miles

Offside Front rust hole in step

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lenses smoked (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

emissions hc high when revs increased

Fail 9 Nov 2020 16,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted both (2.1.4 (b))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted due to mismatch/modified components causing wheel to foul on suspension on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front small rust hole evident in step area

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced smoked lenses (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

hc very high at idle clears when revs increased

Pass 6 Nov 2019 9,641 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim heavily damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 9,641 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. battery cover stopping full movement (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim heavily damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 216,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 211,447 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 211,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 211,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 211,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 210,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 208,436 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise rear brake check

end float at rear wheel bearings

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall cut

rear coil springs delaminated

Fail 24 Mar 2011 208,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise rear brake check

end float at rear wheel bearings

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall cut

rear coil springs delaminated

Pass 17 Mar 2010 208,436 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 207,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 207,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 203,971 miles

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

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

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

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

spare wheel & cover on underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

Fail 25 Feb 2008 203,967 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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A157 PND is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A157 PND, 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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A157 PND is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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