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A181 FAL

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,655 mi
Last recorded90,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA181 FAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,586 miles

All round brake pipe covered (underseal)

All round chassis covered (underseal)

All round suspension system covered (underseal)

Exhaust silencer box tailpipe missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 90,540 miles

All round brake pipe covered (underseal)

All round chassis covered (underseal)

All round suspension system covered (underseal)

Exhaust silencer box tailpipe missing

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

Fail 23 May 2022 90,540 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All round brake pipe covered (underseal)

All round chassis covered (underseal)

All round suspension system covered (underseal)

Exhaust silencer box tailpipe missing

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,892 miles

Attention Please (Brake system warning light on)

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer box tailpipe damaged

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake Pads Anti Rattle Shim insecure

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. All round (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 89,880 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Main hose (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Attention Please (Brake system warning light on)

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer box tailpipe damaged

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake Pads Anti Rattle Shim insecure

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. All round (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,847 miles

Exhaust tailpipe damaged

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

Pass 30 May 2013 88,836 miles

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

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

n/s/f bumper end cap missing

rear exhaust end pipe missing

Pass 22 May 2012 85,304 miles

Coolant lamp on

N/S/F bumper end cap missing

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

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

park brake lamp on

Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 79,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 79,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

advise - n/s/f bumper missing

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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A181 FAL is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A181 FAL, 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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What year was A181 FAL registered?

A181 FAL is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 June 1984.

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