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A168 PEV

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,239 mi
Last recorded20,239 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA168 PEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 20,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 19,913 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 19,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 18,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,264 miles

corrosion all over

Fail 28 Jun 2018 18,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion all over

corrosion all over

Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,661 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 15,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 13,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear tyres are in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2015 13,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear tyres are in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,616 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pedal travel just ok

Fail 2 Apr 2014 11,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,309 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 10,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 8,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 5,478 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 5,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 2,416 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 846 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,426 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 99,426 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 98,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 97,923 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 97,916 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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A168 PEV is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A168 PEV, 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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A168 PEV is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 March 1984.

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