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A208 FVO

1984 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

15,435 mi
Last recorded15,435 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle53,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA208 FVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 15,435 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported centre (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 14,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

several areas on underside plated sealed and undersealed

various sections of body corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 25 Sep 2018 14,897 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (part of body mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

various sections of body corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 8 Aug 2018 14,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill below side door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

clutch pipe corroded (front to rear )

Pass 25 Jan 2017 11,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe missing

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2017 11,856 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe missing

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2015 10,095 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 8,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 8,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 71,431 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 37,567 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 96,185 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 96,185 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 90,903 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 90,903 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A208 FVO is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A208 FVO, 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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A208 FVO is a 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 June 1984.

Is A208 FVO safe to buy?

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